"Greatness is not in where we stand, but in what direction we are moving. We must sail sometimes with the wind and sometimes against it; but sail we must, and not drift, nor lie at anchor” – Oliver Wendell Holmes

Rose L. Brand – CEO/President - Attorney

A 1988 Graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Law. Upon graduating from law school in May of 1988, she worked for a law firm specializing in Bankruptcy and became a shareholder shortly thereafter. In July of 1999, Rose started her own firm which is now Rose L. Brand & Associates, P.C., dedicated to representing creditors.

Rose L. Brand is admitted to practice in all Courts in the State of New Mexico, the United States Bankruptcy Court, the United States District Court and the United States Court of Appeals. Additionally, she practices in all New Mexico Tribal Courts including but not limited to Acoma, Isleta, Laguna, Mescalero, San Felipe, San Juan, Zuni, Taos, Tohono O’Odham, and UTE.

She was born in El Paso, Texas; admitted to bar, 1988, graduated from New Mexico State University with honors (Bachelor Of Arts, 1985); University of New Mexico cum laude (Juris Doctor, 1988). Member: American Bar Associations Section Member of: (Banking and Business Law, Corporation, Class Action Defense,); State Bar of New Mexico (Members Section on: Real Property, Corporation and Bankruptcy); has taught seminars on Foreclosures, Creditor Collections, Fair Debt Collection Practice Act and Creditor Bankruptcy.

CONCENTRATIONS: Creditor Representation, including foreclosure, bankruptcy, collections, replevin, evictions, Truth in Lending laws, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Unfair Trade Practices, Fair Credit Reporting Act, RESPA, Class Action Defense, Commercial Litigation, business law, contract law, construction law, all creditor related areas in New Mexico and all Tribal Courts, including defense and Real Estate.

Elizabeth Dranttel – Senior Managing Litigation Attorney

Betsy graduated with honors from Elon College in 1988 with a B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communications (Presidential Scholar, member of the National English Honor Society). She obtained her Juris Doctorate from Wake Forest School of Law in North Carolina in 1991 and was admitted to the North Carolina Bar. After working and traveling throughout Asia, she settled in New Mexico in April of 1996 with her husband, and was admitted to the New Mexico State Bar in 1997.

Betsy began working as an attorney with Rose Little in July of 1998 and joined the firm of Rose Little & Associates, P.C. in 1999. She became a shareholder of Little & Dranttel, P.C. in 2003. She worked as Senior Litigation Attorney from December 2011 to August 2014 at another Creditor Right's firm and then returned to Rose L. Brand & Associates, P.C. as Senior Managing Litigation Attorney. She is a member of the American Bar Association and the State Bar of New Mexico.

CONCENTRATIONS: Creditor Representation and litigation, including foreclosure, eviction, bankruptcy, collections, replevin, Truth in Lending laws, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, New Mexico Home Loan Protection Act, Unfair Trade Practices, Fair Credit Reporting Act, RESPA, HAMP issues, class action defense, commercial litigation, business law, contract law, loan closings, title curative actions, and all creditor related areas in New Mexico.

Eraina M. Edwards – Attorney

Eraina graduated from the University Of New Mexico School of Law in May 2010. While attending law school, she was Citation’s Editor for the Natural Resources Journal, a writing tutor for first-year law students, and a law clerk at Rose L. Brand & Associates, P.C. Upon completion of law school, Eraina worked as a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Michael E. Vigil of the New Mexico Court of Appeals before returning to the firm as an associate in September 2011. Eraina was admitted to the State Bar of New Mexico in September 2010. Since returning to the firm in 2011, Eraina has successfully argued to the New Mexico Supreme Court in the matter of Charter Bank v. Francoeur, 301 P. 3d 859, 2013-NMCERT-4 (quashing writ of certiorari as improvidently granted), and she currently handles federal and state court appeals on behalf of the clients of Rose L. Brand & Associates, P.C.

Before pursuing her legal education, Eraina graduated with honors and summa cum laude from the University of New Mexico, receiving double Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology and Fine Art with a studio painting emphasis.

CONCENTRATIONS: Creditor representation, including foreclosure, bankruptcy, collections, replevin, evictions, Truth in Lending laws, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Unfair Trade Practices, Fair Credit Reporting Act, RESPA, Commercial Litigation, business law, and contract law.

Kelley L. Thurston – Managing Legal Operations Attorney

Born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Kelley attended the University Of New Mexico School of Law and graduated with a Juris Doctor in May 2009. She was admitted to the New Mexico Bar in September 2009, and admitted to practice in the Federal Bar in October 2009. Kelley attended Brigham Young University where she graduated in April 2005 with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in Business Management.

Additionally, Kelley teaches Advanced Legal Writing and Research at Central New Mexico Community College in the Paralegal Studies program. Further, she has experience in family law, children’s law and works closely with the New Mexico Office of Guardianship, where she assists in the appointment of permanent guardians for incapacitated adults.

Kelley is a Member of the National Association of Professional Women and serves as the Treasurer on the Board of the J. Ruben Clark Law Society. She lived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 2000-2002 where she taught English classes and learned to speak Portuguese fluently.

Matthew P. Goen – Attorney

Matthew Graduated from the University of New Mexico School of Law in May 2013 and was admitted to the New Mexico Bar in September 2013. Prior to attending Law School, Matthew attended New Mexico State University in Las Cruces, New Mexico, graduating in May 2010 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration and a Minor in History. During Law School, Matthew worked at the New Mexico Gaming Control Board, researching issues involved in Indian Gaming Law. Matthew joined Rose L. Brand & Associates, P.C. in October, 2013.

Leah R. Shover – Attorney

Leah received her Juris Doctorate from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 2008. She was admitted to the New Mexico Bar in January 2009. Prior to law school, Leah attended the University of Missouri-Columbia where she received her Bachelor of Journalism with a minor in Spanish in 2005.

Prior to joining the firm, Leah worked as an Assistant District Attorney for almost 5 years. She prosecuted crimes ranging from misdemeanor DWIs to homicides in the Metro Division, Economic Crimes Division, and Felony Domestic Violence Division. Leah gained valuable first-chair trial experience while working as a prosecutor. After working at the DA’s office, Leah gained experience in general civil practice handling personal injury cases and in family law handling divorces, adoptions, and custody cases.

CONCENTRATIONS: Extensively litigated cases involving RESPA, creditor representation, including foreclosure, bankruptcy, collections, replevin, evictions, Truth in Lending laws, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, business law, and contract law.

Karla K. Poe – Senior Attorney

Karla is a native New Mexican. She obtained both her Bachelor of Arts (summa cum laude, Political Science, 1994) and her Juris Doctorate (cum laude, 1994) from the University of New Mexico. She is licensed to practice in both New Mexico and Colorado and before the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit and the United States District Court and Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Mexico.

Karla practices in all areas of creditor’s rights including commercial litigation and bankruptcy. She has extensive experience in both state and federal courts in cases involving general contract rights; transactions and litigation under the UCC; creditors’ rights and workouts; non-dischargeability and discharge disputes in bankruptcy; defense of consumer protection statutory claims; foreclosures; replevin; landlord/tenant; and jurisdictional issues relating to parties and claims in the United States bankruptcy, United States district, and state courts.

Jennifer L. Isom – Attorney

Jennifer is originally from Connecticut and received her Undergraduate degree from the University of Connecticut. She relocated to Albuquerque to attend Law School at the University of New Mexico. Jennie became a licensed attorney in the State of New Mexico in September 2014.

Mario Hernandez-Gerety – Attorney

Mario was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico and graduated from the University of New Mexico in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in both Political Science and English. Upon graduation, Mario worked as an independent contract lobbyist representing various clients including Indian Tribes. He received his Juris Doctor from the University Of Maryland Francis King Carey School Of Law in Baltimore, MD in May of 2014 with a Health Law Certificate. Mario joined Rose L. Brand & Associates, P.C. on September 15, 2014 and was admitted to the New Mexico State Bar on September 25, 2014.

Penelope M. Quintero – Attorney

Born and raised in Southern California, Penelope received her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of California Riverside in 2010, and her Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School, Los Angeles in 2014. While in law school, Penelope concentrated in corporate law and was a member of the Transactional Negotiation Team and the Employment Rights Clinic, where she investigated retaliation claims on behalf of the California Labor Commissioner. Penelope moved to New Mexico in May of 2014 and was admitted to the New Mexico State Bar in September of 2014.

LynneAnne Maxwell – Senior Litigation Attorney

LynneAnne has 25 years experience as a prosecutor with a primary focus in white-collar and financial crimes. She worked at the 2nd Judicial District Attorney’s Office for approximately 22 years, where she became a Deputy District Attorney supervising both the Meth Prosecution and the Economic Crimes Units. LynneAnne subsequently worked at the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General as the Deputy Director of the Government Accountability Division. In 2014, she was named White Collar-Crimes Prosecutor of the Year. She has extensive trial, negotiation, and motion practice experience.

LynneAnne attended the University of New Mexico School of Law and graduated with honors in May 1988. She was admitted to the New Mexico Bar in October 1988, and admitted to practice in the U.S. District of New Mexico in March 2013. LynneAnne received a Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of New Mexico Anderson School of Management in 1985.

Nathaniel A. Lenke – Attorney

Nathaniel graduated from the University of New Mexico School of Law in 2013 and was admitted to the New Mexico Bar in December of 2014. Prior to attending Law School, Nathaniel received his M.A. in Diplomacy and International Relations from Seton Hall University in 2010. Nathaniel also received a B.A. in History from California State University Northridge in 2006. Nathaniel worked in the area of Criminal Law while attending law school at the District Attorney’s office as well as private Criminal Defense firms. Nathaniel joined Rose L. Brand & Associates, P.C. in December of 2014 and throughout law school clerked there as well.

Andrew Yarrington – Senior Litigation Attorney

Andrew graduated from the University of New Mexico, School of Law in May 2002 and was admitted to the New Mexico Bar in September 2002. Prior to attending Law School, Andrew received his Bachelor’s degree in History with a Minor in Business Administration from the University of New Mexico in 1998.

Andrew has a background in bankruptcy law. He has been instrumental in defining New Mexico law on foreclosure matters, namely, standing to enforce a Note in both bankruptcy court and state court, through his arguments and briefings. He is admitted to practice law in the State of New Mexico as well as the U.S. District Court for the district of New Mexico.

CONCENTRATIONS: Creditor representation in foreclosure cases from cradle to grave, with a special emphasis on all aspects of foreclosure litigation – counterclaims, discovery and trials on various creditor issues including RESPA, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Real Party in Interest, Unfair Trade Practices, Truth in Lending Act, New Mexico Home Loan Protection Act, etc. along with other creditor rights law such as replevins.

Jessica D. Marshall – Attorney

Originally from Houston, Texas, Jessica moved to New Mexico in 2005 to attend the University of New Mexico where she graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology with a minor in Psychology. Her legal
background includes being a Legal Assistant and Law Clerk handling creditor’s rights. Jessica joined Rose L. Brand & Associates, P.C. in December 2013 as a law clerk, and was admitted to the State Bar of New Mexico in September 2015.

Marshall Neel – Attorney

Marshall is a 3rd generation Santa Fean. He received his Bachelor’s degree from New Mexico State University in Las Cruces majoring in Human and Community Services with a minor in Engineering Management. He graduated from the University of New Mexico School of Law in May of 2010 and was admitted to the Bar in September of that year.

Prior to joining the Firm, Marshall provided unbundled legal services to predominantly low income residents in New Mexico and had a long career in banking in New Mexico with his last position that of President in a community bank in southern New Mexico. Additionally, he is a entrepreneur involved in local economic development. Marshall is a part-time instructor at Central New Mexico Community College teaching Business Law and Intro to Business courses.

CONCENTRATIONS: Creditor representation, including foreclosure, bankruptcy, collections, replevin, evictions, Truth in Lending laws, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, business law and contract law.

Verily Stevenson – Attorney

Verily graduated from Washburn University School of Law in December 2011. During law school Verily worked for a creditors rights firm as a law clerk and a county attorney's office as a student prosecutor. She also served as the Women's Legal Forum President and was presented with a scholarship for her dedication to women's legal issues. Verily moved to New Mexico from Denver, CO, in July 2014, she was admitted to the New Mexico bar in May 2014. Prior to law school Verily attended Brigham Young University where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Family Science and Human Development.

Prior to joining the firm Verily worked for the Sandoval County District Attorney's office where she focused her work in specialty courts, probation violations and crimes against children. Verily gained valuable courtroom and trial experience while working for the District Attorney. Prior to working at the DA's office she worked for a financial services company reviewing mortgage loans for loss mitigation legal compliance. After law school Verily also spent one glorious month working at David's Bridal, as a bridal consultant, where she learned intense negation and mediation skills.

Tattiana Goluskin – Attorney

Tattiana received her Bachelor’s degree in Criminology from the University of Maryland in 2007, and her Juris Doctor from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law in May 2012. While in law school, Tattiana served as co-captain of the Negotiation Team and as a Student Attorney for the Community Justice Clinic. Upon graduation, she received the Public Interest Award for her dedication to public service. Tattiana was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 2012, and worked as an attorney in Baltimore, Maryland for nearly two years before relocating to New Mexico in October of 2014. Tattiana joined Rose L. Brand & Associates, P.C. in January 2016 as a law clerk, and is a Notary Public for the State of New Mexico.

Eileen Baca-Penner – Attorney

Eileen graduated cum laude and with honors from the University of Albuquerque in 1985 with a B.S. in Criminology and an A.S. in Police Science. She obtained her Juris Doctorate from the University Of New Mexico School Of Law in 1988, being one of the youngest in her graduating class and was admitted to the New Mexico Bar the same year. She initially worked as a prosecutor in the Children’s Court Division of the First Judicial District Attorney’s office and was soon promoted to supervise the Magistrate Court Division. She also acted as second chair for several felony cases. She then joined the Second Judicial District Attorney’s office in their Special Prosecutions division. Shortly thereafter, she joined the NM Public Defender’s office. There she held an operational role, but was soon promoted to Training Director for the Albuquerque office and then supervised a trial sub-team. After doing litigation work for ten years, she supervised the Pre-indictment Programs division. She and her husband moved to New Orleans, Louisiana after her retirement from state government and stayed for three years. Upon moving back to New Mexico, she joined the Rose L. Brand & Associates, P.C.