Cheryl Reich is the Legal Nurse Consultant at SC Law. She has both a BA and a Master's Degree in nursing. She analyzes medical records, prepares chronologies for healthcare clients, and researches and advises litigators on experts. Cheryl D. Reich, RN, MSN (505) 340-3417 LEGAL NURSE CONSULTANT AREAS of PRACTICE: Medical Malpractice and Long-Term Care experience PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Cheryl Reich earned her Associate’s Degree in nursing at Pace University in Pleasantville, New York, then worked for many years in rehabilitation treating patients with brain injuries, strokes, and spinal cord injuries. After moving to New Mexico in 1986, she took a nursing position in oncology and performed other research. She went back to school at the University of New Mexico in 1996 and earned her Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. She later obtained a Master’s Degree in Nursing in 2002 and was inducted into Sigma Theta Tau. Ms. Reich left her clinical practice in 2011 and began her career as a Legal Nurse Consultant working at a large firm in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She enjoys the challenging work related to litigation, including collaboration with attorneys and healthcare professionals. At SC Law , she spends her time analyzing medical records, preparing chronologies for healthcare clients, and researching and advising litigators on experts.

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Michael Kaemper is a director and co-founder of Saiz Chanez Sherrell + Kaemper. Before establishing SC Law, Mr. Kaemper was a director and shareholder at a large New Mexico law firm. His practice is focused on medical malpractice and general liability litigation.  Michael E. Kaemper DIRECTOR AREAS of PRACTICE: Product and General Liability Trucking Defense Railroad Defense Medical Malpractice (505) 340-3445 EXPERIENCE MEMBERSHIPS EDUCATION experience PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Michael Kaemper is a director and co-founder of Saiz Chanez Sherrell + Kaemper . Before establishing SC Law , Mr. Kaemper was a director and shareholder at a large New Mexico law firm. His practice is focused on medical malpractice and general liability litigation. Mr. Kaemper began his law practice in 1999 after graduating from the UNM School of Law where he was the first recipient of the Foundation for Open Government Fellowship. Before law school, he was an award-winning journalist and editor at a Northern New Mexico newspaper. Mr. Kaemper has achieved the highest Martindale-Hubbell rating and has been listed in Best Lawyers in America since 2007 for his experience and expertise in litigation defense. Mr. Kaemper is a third-generation New Mexican who enjoys skiing, fly fishing, and photography. Up memberships PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Admitted to practice in New Mexico state and federal courts State Bar of New Mexico American Bar Association Federal Bar Association New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel New Mexico Supreme Court Code of Professional Conduct Committee (2008-2014) Up education EDUCATION University of New Mexico (J.D., 1999) University of New Mexico (B.A, 1989) Up

SC Law has defended medical malpractice cases in NM’s federal and state courts, including wrongful death and complex cases involving multiple plaintiffs and defendants, as well as class actions. SC Law | Medical Malpractice Defense The lawyers at SC Law have defended hospitals, both large and small, and healthcare providers around the state of New Mexico for over 20 years. Our team has defended medical malpractice cases in New Mexico’s federal and state courts, including wrongful death and complex cases involving multiple plaintiffs and defendants, as well as class actions. Many of our cases involve complex causation and damages issues. Our team has won defense verdicts in medical malpractice jury trials across New Mexico, including in Santa Fe County and Bernalillo County, among others. For each medical malpractice case, SC Law assembles a collaborative team of well-qualified experts with unique expertise. Because of the comprehensive selection of experts, our clients often have an advantage both at mediation, pre-trial, and trial. Le gal Nurse Consult ant SC Law is one of only a few law firms to employ a full-time Legal Nurse Consultant. Cheryl Reich is a registered nurse with a Master’s Degree in nursing. Ms. Reich has extensive clinical and legal experience. Ms. Reich’s expertise includes the preparation of medical chronologies, medical literature research, and analyzing the need for specific experts. Ms. Reich is an invaluable part of the legal team on all medical cases. Having a full-time legal nurse consultant allows the SC Law team to offer cost-effective, efficient legal work for our clients.

SC Law has over 50 years of trial experience with medical malpractice cases, trucking cases, wrongful death other professional liability lawsuits. We are experienced, compassionate, and professional. We win cases! Innovative legal counsel from accomplished local attorneys. Compassionate. Experienced. Professional. Innovative legal counsel from local attorneys. ABOUT SC LAW OUR TEAM AREAS of PRACTICE SC LAW News As long-time residents and trial lawyers, Saiz Chanez Sherrell + Kaemper understands the courts, jurisdictions, and juries around New Mexico. SC Law has over 50 years of trial experience in both federal and state courts with medical malpractice cases, trucking cases, wrongful death, and other professional liability lawsuits. SC Law News Saiz Chanez Sherrell + Kaemper is awarded a 2025 Tier One Ranking by Best Law Firms Saiz Chanez Sherrell + Kaemper has been ranked Tier 1 in the 15th edition of Best Law Firms® Sep 2, 2024 The partners at SC Law have been awarded the highest level of professional excellence by Martindale-Hubbell®: — AV Preeminent® — AV Preeminent® is the highest peer rating standard that Martindale-Hubbell gives. This rating is awarded to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers. Connect with SC Law ... To send us a message, complete the form below and click the submit button. Thank you for connecting! Submit

SC Law has many years of experience representing clients in trucking, premises liability, construction defect, property damage, cargo cases, personal injury, wrongful death, restaurants, small businesses, liquor law liability, property disputes, automobile accidents, and sexual abuse cases. SC Law | Product and General Liability SC Law has many years of experience representing clients in trucking, premises liability, construction defect, property damage, cargo cases, general negligent cases, personal injury, and wrongful death cases. SC Law’s attorneys have experience representing restaurants, small businesses, and other clients in a variety of cases, including liquor law liability, property disputes, automobile accidents, and sexual abuse cases. SC Law has also represented manufacturers in litigation relating to automotive, chemical, and toxic exposures, food products, heavy equipment and machinery, and other cases. SC Law focuses on efficiency and cost-effective defense strategies to obtain excellent results for its clients, teaming up with carefully selected experts to defend the case.

The SC Law team has handled every type of long-term care case, including cases with allegations of medication errors, resident abuse, resident falls and injuries, pressure ulcers and infections, COVID-19, and wrongful death. SC Law | Long-Term Care Liability SC Law has successfully defended long-term care providers, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and home healthcare providers, across the State of New Mexico and in both federal and state courts. SC Law also defends administrators, nurses, and nursing aides, as well as doctors, physical therapists, and other providers who work in the long-term care field. The SC Law team has handled every type of long-term care case, including cases with allegations of medication errors, resident abuse, resident falls and injuries, pressure ulcers and infections, COVID-19, and wrongful death. The SC Law team has extensive experience in the long-term care arena. Our experience, combined with our knowledge of New Mexico courts and juries, allows us to prepare a strong defense for each case we handle. Le gal Nurse Consult ant SC Law is one of only a few law firms to employ a full-time Legal Nurse Consultant. Cheryl Reich is a registered nurse with a Master’s Degree in nursing. Ms. Reich has extensive clinical and legal experience. Ms. Reich’s expertise includes the preparation of medical chronologies, medical literature research, and analyzing the need for specific experts. Ms. Reich is an invaluable part of the legal team on all medical cases. Having a full-time legal nurse consultant allows the SC Law team to offer cost-effective, efficient legal work for our clients.

Brenda Saiz is a director and co-founder of SC Law. Her practice areas focus on medical malpractice and trucking law, as well as professional liability, wrongful death, and insurance defense litigation. She also has experience in railroad law, civil rights, and construction defect cases. Brenda M. Saiz DIRECTOR AREAS of PRACTICE: Medical Malpractice Defense Medical Device Liability Product and General Liability Trucking Defense (505) 340-3415 EXPERIENCE MEMBERSHIPS EDUCATION PUBLICATIONS PRESENTATIONS experience PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Brenda Saiz is a director and co-founder of Saiz Chanez Sherrell + Kaemper . Her practice areas focus on Medical Malpractice as well as Professional Liability, Wrongful Death, and Insurance Defense Litigation. She also has experience in Railroad Law, Trucking Law, Civil Rights, and Construction Defect cases. Ms. Saiz has significant trial experience, having defended clients in both jury and non-jury trials in both State and Federal Courts. She is authorized to practice in all New Mexico courts, the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico, and the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals. She was recently voted into the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an invitation-only organization. Members must have at least five years of active experience as trial lawyers, have tried at least 10 civil jury trials to conclusion as first-chair, and possess additional litigation experience. Ms. Saiz has achieved the highest Martindale-Hubbell peer review rating. She is listed in Best Lawyers in America for her experience and expertise in Product Liability Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants. Ms. Saiz is listed in Southwest Super Lawyers for her knowledge and expertise in Personal Injury Medical Malpractice: Defense. Ms. Saiz has been selected by the Governor of New Mexico to serve as a member of the Second District Court Judicial Nominating Committee. She has also served on the U.S. District Court Magistrate Merit Selection Panel. During law school, Ms. Saiz was a manuscript editor for the New Mexico Law Review . She was a member of the UNMSOL National Mock Trial Team and the recipient of the Jerry Roehl Award for Outstanding Advocacy and the Lewis Powell Medal for Excellence in Advocacy. She currently serves as an adjunct professor and lecturer at the University of New Mexico School of Law, where she has taught civil procedure drafting for over 15 years. Before forming SC Law , Ms. Saiz was a director at a large law firm in Albuquerque. She was born in New Jersey but raised in Albuquerque and she and her husband have three sons. Up memberships PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS State Bar of New Mexico Member, American Board of Trial Advocates Member, New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association Member, Trucking Industry Defense Association Member, Transportation Lawyers Association (Motor Carrier Committee) Prior Member, Magistrate Judge Merit Selection Panel, United States District Court New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association Albuquerque Bar Association 
United States District Court, District of New Mexico United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit National Institute of Trial Advocacy – Instructor and Faculty Member Up education EDUCATION University of New Mexico School of Law (J.D. 2003) University of New Mexico (B.A. English, 1993) Up PUBLICATIONS “Tort Law: Tort Liability When Fraudulent Misrepresentation Regarding Birth Control Results in the Birth of a Healthy Child—Wallis v. Smith,” 32 N.M. L. Rev. 549 (2002) Up publications PRESENTATIONS “Applying the Rules of Evidence to Expert Reports” – National Business Institute, December 2015 “Blocking Opposing Evidence” – National Business Institute, September 2012 Up presentations

SC Law defends professional malpractice claims, including ethical misconduct, disciplinary actions, and negligence. We have represented attorneys, medical professionals, accountants, engineers, realtors, insurance agents, and others in cases involving claims of professional malpractice. SC Law | Professional Liability Our team at SC Law defends professional malpractice claims, including claims of ethical misconduct, disciplinary actions, and negligence. In the past, members of SC Law have represented attorneys, medical professionals, accountants, engineers, realtors, insurance agents, and other professionals in cases involving claims of professional malpractice. Our lawyers have also defended professionals in disciplinary board proceedings and in litigation in all New Mexico courts, including the New Mexico Supreme Court.

Saiz Chanez Sherrell + Kaemper Attorneys at Law has been recognized by peer and other organizations for their superior work. SC Law Recognition Saiz Chanez Sherrell + Kaemper attorneys are honored to have been recognized by the following organizations. BRENDA SAIZ The Best Lawyers in America 2023 Product Liabi lity Litigation - Defendants 2018 Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants 2018 Product Liability Litigation - Defendants DENISE CHANEZ The Best Lawyers in America 2020 Litigation - Health Care 2018 Litigation - Health Care SHANNON SHERRELL The Best Lawyers in America 2024 Litigation - Product Liability - Defendants MICHAEL E. KAEMPER The Best Lawyers in America 2007 Litigation - Persona l Injury - Defendants 20 07 Litigation - Product Liability - Defendants PATRICK A. CORONEL The Best Lawyers in America 2024 Litigation - Personal Injury - Defendants (Previously recognized in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch awards)

Patrick A. Coronel is an associate at Saiz Chanez Sherrell + Kaemper. Mr. Coronel has handled all aspects of medical malpractice, product liability, and general liability litigation. Patrick A. Coronel DIRECTOR AREAS of PRACTICE: Medical Malpractice Defense Long-Term Care Defense Product and General Liability (505) 340-3463 EXPERIENCE MEMBERSHIPS EDUCATION experience PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Patrick A. Coronel is a director at Saiz Chanez Sherrell + Kaemper . Patrick has handled all aspects of medical malpractice, product liability, and general liability litigation. He has extensive experience representing healthcare providers, including hospitals, long-term care and assisted living facilities, and individual practitioners. Patrick’s product and general liability experience includes representing clients in premises liability, tractor-trailer accidents, breach of contract, and commercial dispute matters. A significant part of Patrick’s experience involves representing clients in complex wrongful death cases. Patrick attended the University of New Mexico School of Law. He attained his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, in 2017. During law school, Patrick was a Professional Articles Editor for The New Mexico Law Review. He was also a member of the Hispanic National Bar Association moot court team. Patrick served as the Founding President of the New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association Student Chapter and as the Senior Legal Writing Tutor for the law school’s Legal Analysis and Communication Program. Upon graduation from law school, Patrick received the Margaret Keiper Dailey Award for demonstrating an awareness of social problems, concern for people in trouble, and professional dedication to equal justice for all. Patrick is actively involved in the New Mexico legal community. He has served two terms on the New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association’s Board of Directors. He has also served as an adjunct faculty member at the University of New Mexico School of Law, where he coached the law school’s Hispanic National Bar Association moot court team for several years. Patrick has been recognized by several organizations and entities throughout his legal career. He earned the designation of Rising Star in the 2021-2023 editions of Southwest Super Lawyers for his experience and expertise in product liability defense. Patrick was also recognized in the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch for his experience and expertise in health care and medical malpractice defense. In 2022, Patrick was recognized as the Young Lawyer of the Year by the New Mexico Defense Lawyers Association. Most recently, Patrick was recognized in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers in America for his expertise in personal injury litigation - defendants. Before joining SC Law, Patrick spent several years as an associate attorney at a large law firm in Albuquerque. Up memberships PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS State Bar of New Mexico Board of Directors, New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association Up education EDUCATION University of New Mexico School of Law (JD, magna cum laude, 2017) University of New Mexico (BA, magna cum laude, Honors College Designation, 2014) Up

At SC Law in Albuquerque, we not only practice law, we use compassion and experience to acheive justice for our clients. Innovative legal counsel from local attorneys. Connect with SC Law 5600 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Suite 200 (in Sycamore Plaza, Wyoming and Academy NE ) Albuquerque, NM 87109 Thanks for connecting! Submit (505) 340-3443