New Mexico Wage and Hour Attorneys | Serving Clients Statewide

Experienced New Mexico Wage and Hour Attorney

Under federal law and the laws of the state of New Mexico, workers have wage and hour protections, including provisions that address worker rights regarding overtime, earned commissions, tip income and the right to a prevailing wage. Unfortunately, too many employers intentionally or carelessly ignore those rights. If you have a wage and hour dispute with an employer in New Mexico, Buchanan Law Firm, LLC can help.

At Buchanan Law Firm, LLC we have handled employment law matters, including wage and hour issues, for two decades. Attorney Deena Buchanan currently focuses her employment law practice on disagreements arising in New Mexico.

She has a thorough knowledge of federal and state laws governing wage and hour controversies in New Mexico, as well as how our courts approach trial practice here. Though our offices are in Albuquerque, we can meet with you in person anywhere in the Land of Enchantment.

Deena is a seasoned trial attorney who has been counsel on many complex and high-stakes disputes. She’s recognized by clients, colleagues and judges for her consistent ability to remain calm and poised throughout a legal dispute.

At Buchanan Law Firm, LLC, we know from experience that every employment law matter is unique. We’ll take the time to identify the specific facts and circumstances of your case, and to learn what you need to be fully compensated for your losses. Then we’ll tailor our counsel to help you pursue the outcome you seek.

Our Wage and Hour Practice

We handle all matters related to federal and state wage and hour disputes in New Mexico. We’ll carefully gather, evaluate and preserve all evidence to support your claim, and will file all pleadings and other documents required by the courts or by a governmental agency. We’ll also be your voice in all hearings, meetings and proceedings.

We aggressively protect the rights of workers who have disputes involving:

Proven New Mexico Wage and Hour Attorney

Don’t let your employer get away with violating your wage and hour rights. Let Buchanan Law Firm, LLC help. To arrange an interview, contact us by e-mail or call our office at 505-900-3559. We offer a free case evaluation for employment law cases. We are available evenings or weekends, if necessary. We accept all major credit cards.

We may handle your wage and hour claims on a contingent fee basis. If so, we won’t charge attorney fees unless we recover compensation for your losses.

My Promise to You

Notable Case Results

We have recovered tens of millions of dollars for our clients.

$3.5 Million

Semi Truck Catastrophic Injury

Semi-truck negligence caused catastrophic injury. This case involved a semi-truck driver who lost control of his vehicle in a high-traffic area, causing devastating injuries to our client. We were able to reconstruct every step of the events leading up to the crash that day to piece together why this happened, using sophisticated experts in reconstruction engineering.

$3.0 Million

Semi Truck & Corporate Negligence

Semi-truck and corporate negligence caused traumatic brain injury. Our client suffered a traumatic brain injury as a result of the defendant’s negligence in parking a commercial vehicle. The key to this case was understanding trucking regulations and local ordinances at play to show how the situation should have been handled safely.

$1 Million

Semi Truck Wrongful Death

Semi-truck causing wrongful death. This sad case involved the tragic death of our clients when a semi-driver was high on illegal substances. The key to this case was working closely with law enforcement and our reconstruction expert to identify all of the assets we could recover for these clients so that they could be as fully compensated as possible.

$11.6 Million

Hospital Negligence

Hospital negligence resulted in catastrophic injury. This was a case involving a patient who entered the hospital for routine observation but left the hospital with catastrophic and permanent injuries due to neglect and improper treatment. This case involved extensive expert testimony on all aspects of the client’s care, both by hospital administration, hospital employees, and contractors who were involved in her treatment.

$8 Million

Semi Truck Wrongful Death

Semi-truck negligence caused wrongful death. This case involved a semi-truck driver who was intoxicated on illegal substances and killed our client. The key to this case was both aggressive discovery work, and understanding the trucking laws that regulate truck drivers and motor carriers, so we could prove how reckless it was to put the driver on the road that day.