Spencer Fane

  • Established in 2002
  • Firm Size 39
  • We are legal professionals who know the law, care about our community and are passionate about all we do.

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    4.7/5.0 (244)
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About this firm

Spencer Fane has gained national attention for its dedication to creating a positive work environment and delivering exceptional service. U.S. News & World Report ranked Spencer Fane fifth in its Best Places to Work among law firms, while Law360 placed the firm among the top four for attorney satisfaction. In recognition of its rapid growth, Spencer Fane was shortlisted for Law Firm of the Year in 2023 by The American Lawyer.

These accolades highlight the firm's unwavering commitment to its values, which guide every aspect of its practice. Spencer Fane strives to maintain a culture that supports both its people and its clients, ensuring that the firm’s guiding principles remain central to its success.

Areas of Practice (22)

  • Banking and Financial Services
  • Bankruptcy, Restructuring, and Creditors’ Rights
  • Corporate and Business Transactions
  • Data Privacy and Cybersecurity
  • Employee Benefits
  • Energy Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Family Law
  • Governmental Affairs
  • Health Care
  • Higher Education
  • Intellectual Property
  • K-12 Education Law
  • Labor and Employment
  • Litigation and Dispute Resolution
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Nonprofit and Tax-Exempt Organizations
  • Real Estate
  • Special Districts
  • Tax Credit Finance and Opportunity Zones
  • Tax, Trusts, and Estates
  • White Collar Defense and Investigations

People (39)

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Shelly L. Dalrymple: Attorney with Spencer Fane
Shelly L. Dalrymple
Partner
No Reviews
Santa Fe, NM

Commercial Law and Litigation, Environmental Law, Healthcare and Hospital Law, Labor and Employment, Natural Resources, Products Liability, Public Utility and Telecommunications Regulation, Water Law, Arbitration, General Practice View More

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Stewart Mesher
Partner
No Reviews
Austin, TX

Intellectual Property, Business Law

Randy Bartell: Attorney with Spencer Fane
Randy Bartell
Partner
4.9
20 Reviews
Santa Fe, NM

Administrative Regulatory, Construction, Construction and Real Estate Liability, Insurance, Labor and Employment, Land Use, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Municipal and Government Law, Professional Liability, Public Utility and Telecommunications Regulation, Eminent Domain View More

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Kaleb Brooks: Attorney with Spencer Fane
Kaleb Brooks
Associate
No Reviews
Santa Fe, NM

Commercial Law and Litigation, Labor and Employment, Litigation, Construction and Real Estate Liability, Environmental Law, Commercial Real Estate View More

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Suzanne C. Odom: Attorney with Spencer Fane
Suzanne C. Odom
Partner
4.3
14 Reviews
Santa Fe, NM

Commercial Law and Litigation, Real Estate, Banking and Finance, Business Formation and Transactions, Labor and Employment, State and Local Tax, Administrative Regulatory, Healthcare and Hospital Law View More

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Thomas Olson: Attorney with Spencer Fane
Thomas Olson
Of Counsel
5.0
2 Reviews
Santa Fe, NM

Administrative Regulatory, Banking and Finance, Business Formation and Transactions, Commercial Law and Litigation, Healthcare and Hospital Law, Mining, Public Utility and Telecommunications Regulation, Real Estate, Environmental Law View More

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Sharon Shaheen: Attorney with Spencer Fane
Sharon Shaheen
Partner
4.9
2 Reviews
Santa Fe, NM

Administrative Regulatory, Air Quality, Appellate Practice, Commercial Law and Litigation, Environmental Law, Land Use, Litigation, Municipal and Government Law, Natural Resources, Oil and Gas, Public Utility and Telecommunications Regulation, Real Estate, Water Law, Waste Management, Water Quality View More

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Jeffrey Wechsler: Attorney with Spencer Fane
Jeffrey Wechsler
Shareholder
4.4
14 Reviews
Santa Fe, NM

Administrative Regulatory, Air Quality, Environmental Law, Indian Law, Land Use, Mining, Natural Resources, Public Utility and Telecommunications Regulation, Water Law, Waste Management, Eminent Domain, Water Quality View More

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Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (244 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Marshall T. Cook by a Partner on 06/16/13 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Melinda Ward by a Partner on 05/28/13 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Melinda Ward by a Managing Partner on 05/16/13 in Retirement Planning

    Melinda Ward worked for me years ago as a law clerk. I have followed her career since and she has developed into a top flight lawyer in her field.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Melinda Ward by a Principal on 05/09/13 in Estate Planning

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Randy Bartell by a Government Counsel on 04/10/13 in Municipal Defense

    Excellent litigator in all civil areas, particularly in defense of public entitites in construction, land use and employee relations lawsuits.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Randy Bartell by a Government Counsel on 04/01/13 in Government Affairs

    Mr. Bartell has helped us out with a very dificult Attorney Client Privilege matter; and, the effects of our Inspection of Public Records Act.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Randy Bartell by a Government Counsel on 04/01/13 in Government Contract Fraud

    Mr. Bartell was very helpful and gave excellent advice on legal issues dealing with Government Procurement Contracts and the potential of Fraud and violations of the Governmental Conduct Act.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Sharon Shaheen by a Partner on 03/26/13 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Randy Bartell by a Judge on 03/26/13 in Government Affairs

    Mr. Bartell has practiced in my court on many ocassions over the years. He is professional, competent and ethical.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Review for Randy Bartell by a Sole Practitioner on 03/24/13 in Commercial Litigation

    Mr. Bartel is very professional and represents his clients effectively,

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Diversity

Our firm takes immense pride in our commitment to diversity. To Bone McAllester Norton, diversity is about more than satisfying any specific criterion; it is our professional and ethical commitment. We strive to create an atmosphere in which diversity and inclusion are not only encouraged but imperative in order to help us produce the high-quality representation our clients expect and deserve.

Our lawyers and staff members firmly believe that diversity is the cooperative and successful bond shared among persons of different idealistic, socioeconomic, educational, ethnic, racial and religious backgrounds and that such diversity maximizes our collaboration and productivity as a firm. Our goal is to continue to build on our legacy and influence the legal profession to be as diverse and inclusive as the clients and communities we are so privileged to serve.

We recruit top-quality minority candidates as interns, staff members and attorneys. The lawyers and staff of Bonelaw reflect the diverse characteristics and talents that enhance the firm and allow us to pour a wide range of experiences, cultures, education and backgrounds into our work.

We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, while celebrating a common vision aimed at serving our clients and our community.

  1. Number of Of Counsel who are...

    • Non-minority Males 2

  2. Number of Paralegals who are...

    • Non-minority Males 0
    • Minority Males 0
    • Non-minority Females 4
    • Minority Females 1

  3. Number of Administrative Professionals who are...

    • Non-minority Males 0
    • Minority Males 0
    • Non-minority Females 22
    • Minority Females 3

  4. Number of Partners who are...

    • Non-minority Males 21
    • Minority Males 2
    • Non-minority Females 5
    • Minority Females 2

  5. Number of Marketing Professionals who are...

    • Non-minority Females 1

  6. Number of Finance Professionals who are...

    • Non-minority Females 2

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