HBS Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Southwest Super Lawyers & Top 25 New Mexico Lawyers Lists

Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is proud to announce that Albuquerque office Partners Jeffrey Croasdell and Tyler Cuff have been recognized in the 2026 Southwest Super Lawyers list, with Jeff earning additional recognition as one of the Top 25 lawyers in New Mexico.

Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters rating service, recognizes outstanding attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement through a rigorous, multi-phase selection process that includes peer nominations, independent research, and peer evaluations. Each year, no more than five percent of attorneys in the state are selected to the Super Lawyers list.

Jeff is a seasoned trial attorney and Partner in the firm’s Albuquerque office. For more than three decades, he has represented clients in complex, high-exposure litigation involving products liability, aging services, general liability, health care, medical malpractice, transportation, and aviation matters. He has extensive experience trying both jury and bench trials in state and federal courts throughout New Mexico and is known for providing practical, strategic counsel from case inception through verdict and appeal.

Jeff is a frequent speaker at continuing legal education programs both in New Mexico and nationally, where he presents on trial practice, civil procedure, and emerging issues in health care and liability law. In addition to his active litigation practice, Jeff is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of attorneys. Since 2012, he has served as an adjunct professor at the University of New Mexico School of Law, teaching civil procedure. He instructs first-year law students through a practicum course and also teaches an advanced version of the course to third-year students, emphasizing practical skills and courtroom preparedness.

Tyler’s practice focuses on business litigation, products and general liability, and medical malpractice matters. He represents clients across a broad range of complex civil litigation, including products liability and class action matters, breach of warranty claims, wrongful death claims, tort and personal injury disputes, professional liability claims, and breach of contract actions.

Tyler has extensive experience defending clients in both jury and bench trials in state and federal courts. He also represents clients before various administrative tribunals, providing strategic guidance at every stage of the litigation process. Known for his thoughtful, thorough approach, Tyler works closely with clients to develop practical solutions tailored to their business and legal objectives.

In addition to his practice, Tyler serves as an adjunct professor at the University of New Mexico School of Law, where he teaches a Civil Procedure practicum course to first-, second-, and third-year law students.

The full list of 2026 Southwest Super Lawyers honorees is available in the digital edition: Southwest Super Lawyers

About Hall Booth Smith

Established in 1989, Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is a full-service law firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Experienced across a wide range of legal disciplines, HBS attorneys pride themselves on providing knowledgeable, proactive, client-specific counsel to individuals, domestic and international corporations, state and federal agencies, and nonprofit organizations. The firm’s promise: “Serving to Achieve Excellence.” To learn more, please visit: www.hallboothsmith.com or connect with us on LinkedIn.