Thomas A. Sandenaw received his B.S. at Montana State University in 1958 and his J.D. from the University of New Mexico in 1967. He served as District Judge, Twelfth District, Division II (1977-1979). Mr. Sandenaw’s memberships include the American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys (ABPLA), Diplomat (1993 to present); State Bar of New Mexico; American Board of Trial Advocates; and Association of Defense Trial Attorneys (Exec. Council, 1996-1998). His specializations are listed as ABPLA Medical Professional Liability Specialist (1998) and New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization Recognized Trial Specialist – Civil (1998), and he is Board Certified as a Civil Trial Advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.