Peter D. White, Attorney, has been providing legal services since 1992. Mr. White is an Martindale-Hubble A-V rated attorney who has been practicing law for over 33 years, devoting the majority of his practice representing injured workers in workers’ compensation claims. He served on the Farm & Ranch Labor Task Force, and has presented for the past decade for the workers’ compensation section of the New Mexico Trial Lawyers’ Foundation Annual Tort Law Update. He is a past President of the New Mexico Trial Lawyers’ Association and past editor of the workers’ compensation section of the NMTLA Journal. He is a member of the State Bar of New Mexico and the Federal Bar. Mr. White received his B.A. from Colorado College and his J.D. from University of New Mexico School of Law. Mr. White is bilingual, speaking Spanish and English.
Lucy A. River, Associate Attorney. Ms. River has represented clients in matters of personal injury, medical malpractice, civil rights, whistleblower protection, and housing & employment discrimination. Lucy was selected to Rising Stars for 2024 and 2026. This peer designation is awarded only to a select number of accomplished attorneys in each state. The SuperLawyers Rising Stars selection process takes into account peer recognition, professional achievement in legal practice, and other cogent factors. Lucy is the former President of the First Judicial District Bar Association. She is licensed to practice in New Mexico and with the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico. Lucy received her B.A. in Criminal Justice from New Mexico Highlands University and holds a J.D. from the University of new Mexico School of Law.
Nora Chavez, Case Manager. Ms. Chavez is a bilingual Spanish–English professional with a strong medical–legal background and a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration. She brings extensive experience as a certified medical assistant, case manager, and certified medical interpreter, supporting clients with clarity, accuracy, and cultural competence. Her work in hospital case management, discharge planning, and complex patient coordination enhances the firm’s ability to navigate medically involved legal matters with precision and care.
Srta. Chavez es una profesional bilingüe en español e inglés con una sólida formación médico‑legal y una licenciatura en Administración de Empresas. Cuenta con amplia experiencia como asistente médica certificada, gestora de casos e intérprete médica certificada, ofreciendo a cada cliente apoyo con claridad, empatía y sensibilidad cultural. Su trabajo en la gestión de casos hospitalarios, la planificación de altas y la coordinación de pacientes complejos fortalece la capacidad del bufete para atender asuntos legales con un enfoque humano, preciso y cuidadoso.
Eric Vicente, Paralegal. Mr. Vicente has been a paralegal with the firm for two years. He graduated summa cum laude from University of New Mexico with a B.A. in Business Administration.
Tina Alarid, Office Manager. Ms. Alarid has worked with our firm since 2000. Ms. Alarid received a B.A. in French from the University of New Mexico and speaks French and Spanish fluently.