About Kathryn Sears

Kathryn Sears is a personal injury attorney at Buckingham & Vega Law Firm representing individuals who have suffered catastrophic injuries caused by the negligence of others. She attended the University of New Mexico, then earned a Master's degree in Art History from the University of Illinois at Chicago before attending law school. At the University of New Mexico School of Law, she served as Editor in Chief of the 52nd Volume of the New Mexico Law Review, President of the Women's Law Caucus, and Secretary of the Student Chapter of the New Mexico Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. She published an article in the 51st Volume of the New Mexico Law Review on the use of preliminary hearings in the Second Judicial District.

Kathryn was recognized with the Margaret Keiper Dailey Award and the ALI/CLE Award Recognizing Excellence in Scholarship and Leadership. Prior to law school, she worked as an archivist. Outside of practice, she enjoys baking, mountain biking, and reading.

Proven verdicts and settlements at Buckingham & Vega Law Firm

These results are credited to Buckingham & Vega Law Firm. A result appears under an attorney's own name only when a published source names them as counsel on the case.

A Santa Fe jury returned a $73.2 million verdict, the largest medical malpractice award in New Mexico history at the time, after finding that an OB/GYN and his clinic failed to recognize a high-risk pregnancy, leading to a prolonged birth that left an infant with permanent brain damage and a non-functional right arm.

Santa Fe District Court, New Mexico · 2018Medical MalpracticeRead the full story →
$300,000Settlement

Adrian Vega secured a $300,000 settlement for Santa Fe police officer Damian Vigil, who was severely mauled by K-9 Ayke during a department demonstration after superiors pressured him to act as a suspect without protective headgear.

Santa Fe, New Mexico · 2025Premises LiabilityRead the full story →

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.

Practice areas

Education

University of New Mexico School of Law
J.D.
University of New Mexico
Undergraduate

Bar admissions & credentials

State Bar of New Mexico

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Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is unique and depends on its own facts.