Samantha Drum is an Attorney in the Personal Injury Department at Singleton Schreiber New Mexico, where she advocates for clients affected by car accidents, trucking accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, medical malpractice, instances of wrongful death, and other personal injury matters. With deep roots in northern New Mexico, Samantha brings determination, compassion, and a strong sense of justice to every case she handles. Samantha legal career is centered on being a champion for justice. She has represented personal injury clients throughout New Mexico, gaining valuable experience in litigation and client advocacy. Samantha is passionate about ensuring her clients are supported throughout the legal process and is committed to achieving meaningful outcomes on their behalf. Samantha earned her Juris Doctor from The University of New Mexico (UNM) School of Law, where she served as a Citations Editor and Associate Editor for the Natural Resources Journal and was named to the Honor Roll. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Philosophy from UNM, where she was a Dean’s List student and a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Demonstrating her resilience and drive, Samantha passed the New Mexico Bar Exam just six days after giving birth to her first child. She is admitted to practice in the State of New Mexico and the U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico. She is also an active member of the Albuquerque Bar Association and the New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association. Outside of the office, Samantha enjoys baking fresh-milled bread, cooking, singing, listening to audiobooks, and raising her children alongside her husband, Matthew.

Tyson grew up in Valencia County raising livestock for 4-H and FFA, while working in his parent small business. While not always appreciating the hard work as a child he grew to respect the lessons of hard work and dedication to create the best quality of work. Tyson worked in his parents small business as they first opened the doors though college. This gave him an understanding of the hard work and pride New Mexicans put into their businesses and that there is rarely an actual day off for a business owner. This is why he is passionate about helping small businesses grow and protect everything they have worked for. This includes passing your life's work to your heirs as you see fit and not how a court or others may see fit. Tyson graduated with bachelor’s from the University of New Mexico, Anderson School of Business with a concentration in Entrepreneurial Studies. He eventually wanted to make even more of an impact on his community and decided to attend law school. Tyson attended Arizona Summit School of Law where he was able to graduate a semester early. During that time, he volunteered to teach children in underprivileged schools and detention centers. Tyson currently lives with his wife and five rescue dogs in their East Mountain home.

Alexander F. Flores is Senior Counsel at Singleton Schreiber’s New Mexico office, where he focuses on mass tort claims, wildfire litigation, catastrophic personal injury and wrongful deaths, and cases under the Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA), including litigation in the U.S. Court of Claims. With a distinguished career as a federal prosecutor and military officer, Alex brings extensive experience in high-stakes litigation, having completed 17 federal jury trials. He is dedicated to advocating for justice, particularly in complex criminal and civil cases, and has a proven track record in both the courtroom and in legal leadership. Prior to joining Singleton Schreiber, Alexander served as a Supervisory Assistant U.S. Attorney with the U.S. Department of Justice in Albuquerque where he led a team of prosecutors handling violent crime cases, including homicides, sexual assaults, kidnapping, and firearms offenses. He also focused on Indian Country crimes, working to improve public safety in New Mexico’s Native communities. Alex forged deep relationships with Tribal leaders and law enforcement, and helped the Department of Justice to increase training, strengthen inter-governmental relationships, and improve the tempo and quality of investigations and prosecutions of crimes with a focus on Mission and Murdered Indigenous Persons and sexual assault cases. Prior to his appointment as a Supervisor, Alex personally prosecuted nearly 200 federal felony cases, including successful outcomes in appeals to the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. Alex’s military experience further complements his legal expertise. He served twelve years in the United States Marine Corps, holding several key positions, including in the Office of the Chief Prosecutor of Military Commissions, as a prosecutor in Okinawa, Japan, an Aide-de-Camp, acting supervisory prosecutor, and complex trial prosecutor for all Marine units in the western U.S., where he led high-profile, special victim, and other significant cases. After transitioning to the reserves, he served as a law of war instructor, a supervisory prosecutor for the Department of Defense’s busiest prosecution office, and an administrative separations board hearing officer. In late 2024, Alex joined the New Mexico Air National Guard, where he now serves as Deputy Staff Judge Advocate, advising Wing leadership on military justice, operational law, and ethics, and ensuring compliance with the Uniform Code of Military Justice. Earlier in his career, he clerked for New Mexico Supreme Court Justice Edward L. Chávez—an experience that further refined his ability to navigate complex legal matters with discipline and strategic insight. In addition to his legal practice, Alexander is actively involved in community and legal service organizations. He serves as a trustee for the Albuquerque Community Foundation, a Commissioner for the New Mexico Access to Justice Commission, and as a New Mexico Supreme Court appointee to the Access to Justice Fund Grant Committee. He is also a former Vice President of the New Mexico Hispanic Bar Association and has held leadership roles in various local organizations. Alex’s awards and recognition over the years include being recognized locally by Albuquerque Business First as the single “Most Outstanding Under 30” honoree in its annual “40 Under Forty” awards in 2013, and nationally as a Top Lawyer Under 40 Honoree by the Hispanic National Bar Association in 2021. Alexander earned his Juris Doctor from the University of New Mexico School of Law, where he was recognized with both the Dean’s Award and Faculty Award. He also holds a Master's in Public Affairs from Princeton University and a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy and Political Science from The George Washington University.

Kristina Aiad-Toss is a Counsel in the mass torts, sexual assault and human trafficking, and personal injury practice groups.

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.

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.

Robert J. Sánchez is a Senior Counsel in the Fire Litigation practice group in the New Mexico offices of Singleton Schreiber, where he draws upon his experience litigating complex civil disputes across many subject areas, including catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death, professional liability, medical malpractice, products liability, construction defect, construction bond claims, insurance bad faith, premise liability, and appellate law.

Former New Mexico Supreme Court Chief Justice Vern Payne is a native New Mexican and Spanish speaker and has practiced in both State and Federal Courts in New Mexico. He has represented thousands of clients in many different areas of law, including municipalities, counties and the State of New Mexico. A key member of the Las Conchas Fire trial team, he has been a lawyer and Judge in New Mexico for almost 60 years and brings an unparalleled amount of local knowledge and connections to the team. He has handled cases in every county of the State. He has represented the New Mexico Association of Counties on their Risk Management Committee for several years and the State of New Mexico Risk Management Committee, reviewing claims against counties and the State of New Mexico. He represented the Middle Rio Grande Conservancy District and been an advisor and trainer of many different Tribal Courts. He has taught judges from all over the country with the National College of State Courts as well as consulted to courts in Venezuela, Argentina and Australia.