David B. Lawrenz

David B. Lawrenz is a partner in the Santa Fe office of Hinkle Shanor LLP. His practice focuses on medical malpractice defense and related professional liability matters, including medical disciplinary proceedings, medical negligence, hospital liability, nursing malpractice, and professional malpractice defense. Lawrenz also practices employment law. His work places him in matters where health care standards, professional responsibilities, institutional policies, factual records, and litigation strategy must be evaluated together to respond effectively to claims or regulatory concerns.

Lawrenz earned a B.A., magna cum laude, from Amherst College in 1983. He received a master’s degree from Columbia University’s School of International Affairs in 1986 and a J.D. from the University of Colorado School of Law in 1991. He was admitted to the New Mexico bar in 1992. His interdisciplinary education supports legal work that can involve detailed factual analysis, professional regulation, institutional decision making, and the communication of technical or medical issues in a legal setting.

Lawrenz’s health care practice addresses disputes arising from allegations of medical and nursing negligence as well as claims involving hospitals and other professional defendants. He also represents clients in medical disciplinary proceedings, where licensing, professional standards, and administrative procedures may be central to the matter. In employment cases, he applies the same structured approach to workplace disputes and related legal obligations. Across these areas, his work requires close review of records, expert and professional issues, procedural requirements, and potential litigation exposure.

David B. Lawrenz has practiced law in New Mexico for more than three decades. His work combines medical malpractice defense, professional disciplinary matters, hospital and nursing liability, and employment law within a litigation-focused practice. By helping clients understand the factual record, governing standards, and procedural options, he supports health care professionals and other clients facing disputes that can affect professional responsibilities, institutional operations, reputational interests, and financial exposure.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Hinkle Shanor LLP
• Member, State Bar of New Mexico

Licensed State

• New Mexico

Education

• University of Colorado School of Law, Boulder, Colorado
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Columbia University School of International Affairs
  Masters degree
• Amherst College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) Magna Cum Laude

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