JAMES E. THOMSON

— 1936-2023 —

An honest man here lies at rest

As e'er God with his image blest. The friend of man, the friend of truth; The friend of Age, and guide of Youth: Few hearts like his with virtue warm'd, Few heads with knowledge so inform'd: If there's another world, he lives in bliss; If there is none, he made the best of this.

— Robert Burns

May his memory be a blessing.

"Lefty" Thomson (to those who knew him well) was born in New Jersey and moved to Albuquerque in 1950. While attending Highland High School, he met the love of his life and wife of 64 years. He received a business degree at the University of New Mexico before graduating from Case Western Reserve School of Law. The majority of his career was spent in Santa Fe as a sole practitioner in a small office on Staab Street. He described his career as a litigator as one of "mixed success" in his humble and humorous way. He was a gentleman lawyer, a loving husband and the best parent four children could ask for.

Andy Scholl Law, P.C., is thrilled to announce the hiring of Lauren Hund as an associate attorney. Lauren graduated at the top of her class from the UNM School of Law in 2022 after earning a PhD in Biostatistics from Harvard University in 2012 and working as a professional statistician. She’s a great writer, good on her feet and has expertise in distilling scientific and medical literature to dissect expert opinions. She is a tremendous asset to Andy Scholl Law’s medical negligence and personal injury practice and welcomes cocounsel opportunities or consultations regarding scientific evidence and medical causation issues.

Welcome, Lauren! ANDY