Wrongful Termination

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New Mexico Wrongful Termination lawyers

Wrongful Termination or Discharge | Violation of Employment Contract, Law or Public Policy

New Mexico is an “at will” state for employment law purposes. That means that either party to an employment relationship can end it at any time, and for any reason, provided it’s not contrary to the provisions of an employment contract, or in violation of law or public policy. If you have lost your job, and you believe your employer’s actions were illegal, improper or in breach of contract, Buchanan Law Firm, LLC can help.

At Buchanan Law Firm, LLC we bring more than 20 years of practice experience to workers throughout the state of New Mexico. Though we focus our practice now on controversies arising in New Mexico, attorney Deena Buchanan has handled employment disputes in more than 20 jurisdictions. She has a comprehensive understanding of the employment laws and the legal process in New Mexico, as well as the court systems here. We maintain an office in Albuquerque, but are available to meet with you face-to-face anywhere in New Mexico.

Deena is a proven and successful trial lawyer.. She has earned the respect of colleagues, judges and clients for her advocacy, thoughtfulness and poise throughout a legal controversy.

We’ve handled enough employment law matters to understand that every situation is unique. We’ll take the time to listen to you, and to learn the details of your situation, as well as what you hope to accomplish. We’ll keep you involved and informed throughout the process, making certain you understand your options, as well as your chances of success, so that you can make smart decisions about how you want to proceed. To set up an appointment or to see if you qualify for a free initial consultation, call our offices at 505-900-3559 or contact us online.

Our Representation in Wrongful Discharge or Termination Cases

We will aggressively advocate for you throughout the legal process, carefully investigating your claims and gathering, evaluating and preserving all relevant evidence. We’ll review the terms of any employment contract, and will consider whether your employer’s conduct constituted violation of law or public policy:

  • Discrimination in violation of the New Mexico Human Rights Act or various federal anti-discrimination statutes, such as the ADEA, the ADA and the Civil Rights Act
  • Retaliation for exercising your legal rights, including filing a valid workers’ compensation claim, reporting wrongful conduct by your employer or testifying in a proceeding involving your employer
  • Wrongful discharge for refusing to condone or participate in illegal or unethical behavior

We’ll help you pursue damages for all your losses, including lost income and wages, as well as lost benefits. 

Call Buchanan Law Firm, LLC for an Experienced New Mexico Wrongful Termination Lawyer

Let Buchanan Law Firm, LLC fight for you when you’ve been wrongfully fired from your job. To schedule a meeting, send us an e-mail or call us at 505-900-3559 to learn if you are eligible for a free initial consultation. We can meet with you evenings or weekends, upon request. We take all major credit cards.

My Promise to You

We Prepare Each Case for Trial

We prep every case as if it will be going to trial. There is no better way to make sure you get the compensation that you deserve than to be ready to fight for you and exhaust all legal remedies. Some firms shy away from trial, we embrace it.

This is a Team Effort

We recognize that every legal matter is different. We’ll listen carefully to learn the details of your situation, as well as your goals. We’ll keep you involved and informed at all times, making certain you know where you stand, what your options are, and your likelihood of success.

We Will Be Straight With You

Whether it is about the value of your case, or how good or bad the evidence is, we will tell it to you straight. We want to help you make the best decisions about your case by giving you the information you need.

Notable Case Results

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

$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.

$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 wrongful death. Our client died 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.

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