Jacob Payne is a senior counsel in our New Mexico offices and a member of both our Fire Litigation and our Personal Injury and Wrongful Death practice groups. An accomplished trial attorney, Mr. Payne served the people of New Mexico as a government lawyer in multiple capacities before bringing his litigation skills and public entity experience to Singleton Schreiber.

Brian S. Colón is the Managing Partner of Singleton Schreiber’s New Mexico offices, leading a team of over 35 professionals across several locations in Albuquerque, Las Cruces, Las Vegas, Los Lunas, and Mora. The firm’s work spans a wide spectrum of legal services, including wrongful death, personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability, environmental law, insurance bad faith, and complex transactional negotiations. No matter the area, Brian and his team are steadfastly committed to protecting the most vulnerable and securing meaningful justice for its clients. With over 30 years of combined legal, public service, nonprofit leadership, and community advocacy experience, Mr. Colón exemplifies a servant-leader approach to law and governance. Mr. Colón’s dynamic leadership has helped expand the firm’s footprint and deepen its commitment to justice and equity in communities across New Mexico. He also draws on longstanding professional relationships with local, state, and federal elected officials, offering clients unique access to trusted public-sector partners who can help address their most pressing legal and organizational challenges.  Mr. Colón previously served as a statewide elected official as New Mexico State Auditor (2018–2022), where he led the most significant financial recovery in the office’s history, securing over $13 million for seniors defrauded by insurance intermediaries. He also initiated the first compliance audit of state facilities for ADA parking and access standards, resulting in widespread remediation. His tenure was marked by fearless oversight, bipartisan accountability, and systemic improvements in government transparency. A lifelong New Mexican raised in Valencia County, Mr. Colón was the first in his family to earn a college degree, graduating with a B.S. in Finance from New Mexico State University and later earning his J.D. from the University of New Mexico School of Law. He is also a Certified Fraud Examiner. Mr. Colón is recognized statewide for his robust civic engagement, mentorship of emerging leaders, and fundraising expertise. A compelling keynote speaker and advocate for equity, Mr. Colón brings his personal story and lived experience to every endeavor, including his advocacy for those with disabilities. His commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in the legal profession has been evident throughout his career. Mr. Colón is a longtime member and board director of the New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association (NMHBA), a board of trustee member for the Albuquerque Community Foundation (ACF) and the New Mexico Community Trust (NMCT), and founder and co-chair of the UNM/NMHBA Law Camp, which has empowered aspiring New Mexico attorneys since 2003. He has served on NM Judicial Selection Commissions, the State Bar of New Mexico’s Committee on Diversity, and other initiatives to expand opportunity and representation in the legal system. Nationally, he serves as First Vice President and is a Lifetime Member of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), supporting Latino leadership across the country, as well as a NAACP Silver Life Member.

Paul Dominguez proudly serves Albuerque, New Mexico and the neighboring communities in the areas of medical malpractice, personal injury, car accident, wrongful death, and products liability law.

Nathan Pederson is an Albuquerque personal injury attorney at Jones Injury Attorneys who aggressively fights for injury victims in criminal and civil cases. Born and raised in Albuquerque, he combines deep local knowledge with relentless advocacy to protect his clients’ rights and pursue maximum results. Nathan earned his BBA and Juris Doctor from the University of New Mexico and is committed to standing up to insurance companies and opposing counsel—so you don’t have to.

Rita has worked in many areas of the legal profession from matters as simple as residential real estate to as complex as immigration. Through it all, her passion for family law has been the driving force in her professional career. Rita now works exclusively in family law matters such as divorce, custody, domestic violence, and guardianship cases. ​ Rita uses her background in all areas of law, sociology, and psychology to provide a holistic approach to her client’s legal matters. She is very happy to amicably resolve any issue by crafting a legally binding agreement between family members in an effort to save her clients time, money, and sanity. Nevertheless, Rita is not shy about being a bulldog to fight for her client's best interests in court.

The Foghi Law Firm was founded by Boglarka Foghi in 2009, specializing in criminal defense, family law, and business law. Managing Partner Boglarka Foghi brings years of experience as both Senior Prosecuting Attorney for Sandoval County, NM, and as a Public Defender for indigent clients. Her Juris Doctor degree was conferred in 2001 and earned at the prestigious John Marshall Law School in Chicago, IL. The daughter of Hungarian immigrants, she embraced the American dream and enthusiastically pursued her dream of becoming an attorney. She also holds an MBA from Dominican University in River Forest, IL. She has established a reputation for expertise and is known as an excellent trial attorney. She loves to be in the courtroom, passionately defending the rights of her clients. All clients receive the same level of skilled attention, whether by private retainer or referral through the Sandoval County Public Defender program. Clients can expect compassionate and knowledgeable advice from a seasoned professional with an extensive legal background. In her spare time, Boglarka Foghi, who speaks fluent Hungarian, enjoys spending time with family and friends and is active in the Sandoval County community. An avid dancer, she’s been a Latin dance competitor, instructor, and choreographer and enjoys staying fit. She was crowned Mrs. New Mexico in 2008, and helped increase awareness of legal issues and resources throughout the state.