Lawyers
Nathan H. Mann
Mr. Mann has more than 30 years legal experience, principally in the area of civil litigation. He holds an AV rating by Martindale-Hubbell, signifying the highest rating by other lawyers. The major portion of his practice includes all areas of insurance defense. He also handles real estate, probate, corporate and commercial matters. Mr. Mann joined the firm in 1982 and is Managing Attorney.
EDUCATION
- B.A. University of Virginia (1970)
- J.D. Columbia University (1973)
COURT ADMISSIONS
Mr. Mann is admitted to practice before all New Mexico State and Federal Courts, as well as the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES
- New Mexico State Bar
- District of Columbia Bar
- American Bar Association
- Albuquerque Bar Association
- Former Captain U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corp
- Former Bankruptcy Trustee
- Former New Mexico licensed real estate broker
- Volunteer in health related, community and school activities
Nancy J. Franchini
Ms. Franchini’s litigation practice is primarily dedicated to all insurance defense matters including insurance, personal injury, professional liability, property damage, subrogation, products liability, employment, and civil rights issues. She also handles Plaintiff’s personal injury and employment cases. Ms. Franchini joined the firm in 1999.
EDUCATION
- Juris Doctor, 1997, University of New Mexico School of Law, Albuquerque, New Mexico
- B.S. Business Administration-Operations Management, 1994, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado
COURT ADMISSIONS
Ms. Franchini is admitted to practice before all New Mexico State and Federal Courts, as well as the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES
- State Bar of New Mexico
- New Mexico Defense Lawyer Association-Editorial Board
- Albuquerque Bar Association
- Former Board Member of Membership Services Advisory Committee-State Bar of New Mexico
- Former Member of Sandoval County Labor Relations Board
- Former High School Mock Trial Coach
Harriett J. Hickman
Ms. Hickman’s litigation practice is primarily dedicated to insurance defense, subrogation, governmental liability, civil rights and consumer rights. She has over twenty years of litigation experience including substantial experience as a federal prosecutor with the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.
EDUCATION
- Whittier College School of Law
(J.D. 1985) - University of California, Santa Barbara (B.A. 1982)
COURT ADMISSIONS
Ms. Hickman is admitted to practice before all New Mexico State and Federal Courts, as well as the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. She is also admitted to practice in California, the District of Columbia and the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES
- State Bar of New Mexico
- State Bar of California
- District of Columbia Bar
- American Bar Association
- Albuquerque Bar Association
J.E. Casados - Of Counsel
Mr. Casados has over forty (40) years experience as an insurance defense lawyer. He has handled every insurance defense matter including, but not limited to, insurance bad faith, personal injury, professional liability, property damage, subrogation, and products liability. He has handled numerous trials and appeals during his career. Mr. Casados has an AV rating by Martindale Hubbell--the highest peer rating.
EDUCATION
- Juris Doctor, 1965, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Bachelor of Science, 1962, University of New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico
COURT ADMISSIONS
Mr. Casados is admitted to practice before all New Mexico State and Federal Courts, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, Colorado state courts and Navajo Nation courts.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & ACTIVITIES
- State Bar of New Mexico
- Albuquerque Bar Association
- Navajo Nation Bar Association—inactive status
- American Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute (State Chairman, 1980-1981)