New Mexico LGBT Discrimination Lawyers
Fighting LGBT Discrimination in the Workplace
Though laws have been in place in New Mexico for many years prohibiting discrimination in employment based on sexual orientation or gender identity, it’s still fairly commonplace in the state. If you have been denied employment, terminated, given less desirable work assignments or subjected to other unfavorable treatment at work because you are gay, bi or transgender, you have a right to seek relief. Let Buchanan Law Firm, LLC protect your rights.
At Buchanan Law Firm, LLC we have aggressively advocated for victims of workplace discrimination for more than two decades. Though our primary offices are in Albuquerque, we will meet with you in person anywhere in the state of New Mexico. Though attorney Deena Buchanan has handled EEOC and employment law disputes across the country, we focus our practice on controversies that arise in New Mexico. We have an intimate knowledge and understanding of the laws and the courts in New Mexico, as well as the ways that New Mexico judges handle discrimination actions.
Deena is a highly experienced trial attorney renowned for her strong advocacy, meticulous preparation and composure in any situation. She’s successfully served as lead counsel in a number of high-profile, high-stakes disputes. She knows from experience that every discrimination claim is different and she’ll take the time to get to know you and learn exactly what happened to you, so that she can customize her efforts to get the outcome you want.
To arrange an interview, contact us by e-mail or call our office at 505-588-7006. We offer a free case evaluation for employment law cases. We are available evenings or weekends, if necessary.
Compassionate and Effective Counsel in Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity Discrimination Claims
We handle all types of wrongful behavior in the workplace based on gender identity or sexual orientation, including:
- Rejection for employment
- Disparate treatment, including denial of promotions, raises, work assignments or other benefits
- Sexual harassment, including derogatory comments or other communications related to gender identity or sexual orientation
- The creation of a hostile environment based on gender identity or sexual orientation
- Termination
We will carefully gather and preserve all evidence to show violation of state or federal anti-discrimination laws. We will file all necessary pleadings and other documents to initiate and prosecute a lawsuit to recover damages, and will be your voice in all meetings, hearings and proceedings. We will help you seek full and fair compensation for all your losses, including wages and benefits.
Contact a Proven New Mexico LGBT Discrimination Lawyers
Don’t let an employer treat you improperly in New Mexico because of your gender identity or sexual orientation. Let Buchanan Law Firm, LLC protect your rights. To arrange an interview, contact us by e-mail or call our office at 505-588-7006. 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 have recovered tens of millions of dollars for our clients.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.