John A. Dragovits

John A. Dragovits is a business lawyer at Sutin, Thayer & Browne who focuses his practice on state and local taxation, public finance, real estate, and renewable energy. He advises financial institutions serving as New Mexico counsel for the construction and financing of renewable energy projects. He helps clients address tax planning, incentives, credits, refunds, audits, administrative protests, and disputes involving New Mexico law. His practice serves organizations across healthcare, government contracting, oil and gas, manufacturing, and other industries.

John earned his B.S. in Radio-Television-Film from the University of Texas in 2011. He received his J.D. from Arizona State University in 2021. He later earned his Tax LL.M. from New York University. His multidisciplinary education supports his analysis of transactions involving taxation, financing, business operations, real estate, and public projects.

John assists clients with tax-efficient contract structures and advises hospitals, nursing homes, government contractors, and businesses on financial arrangements. He helps clients negotiate estimated filing agreements involving New Mexico taxes. He represents clients during formal hearings before the New Mexico Independent Hearing Office. He serves as local counsel on financial transactions and advises clients involved in utility-scale renewable energy projects. He supports the New Mexico Finance Authority through several loan programs, including the Public Project Revolving Fund and Water Project Fund.

John A. Dragovits was admitted to practice in New Mexico in 2021. He belongs to the National Association of Bond Lawyers and the American Bar Association. He serves on the Board of Directors for the State Bar of New Mexico Tax Law Section. Before his legal career, he worked as a television news producer for KRQE News 13. His background combines legal analysis, financial knowledge, communication skills, and practical insight into complex public and commercial projects.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Sutin, Thayer & Browne
• Member, National Association of Bond Lawyers
• Board of Directors, State Bar of New Mexico, Tax Law Section
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• New Mexico

Education

• Arizona State University
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Texas
  Bachelor of Science (BS)