Justin Kaufman and Caren Friedman Earn Repeat Honors on 2026 Southwest Super Lawyers List

Durham, Pittard & Spalding congratulates partners Justin R. Kaufman and Caren I. Friedman on their repeat recognition in the 2026 Southwest Super Lawyers list.

Justin was named to the Top 25 in New Mexico. He was also recognized in the Personal Injury Products: Plaintiff category – the only New Mexico lawyer recognized, marking his 10th consecutive year on the Super Lawyers list.

Caren continues to be a leading presence in appellate law, recognized as one of only six New Mexico practitioners in the Appellate category. The 2026 selection marks her 20th consecutive year earning Super Lawyers honors.

The Southwest Super Lawyers list covers New Mexico and Arizona. Honorees are selected through a rigorous process that begins with peer nominations and includes independent research and evaluation by a blue-ribbon panel of attorneys.