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 interview for a free case evaluation, 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 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.