Buchanan Law Firm, LLC is honored to announce that Salim Khayoumi, Esq. has been named partner, joining Founding Partner Deena Buchanan in managing the firm. With over 15 years of legal experience, Salim is a highly respected personal injury litigator committed to securing justice for victims of negligence throughout New Mexico.

Salim has an extensive legal background, having successfully tried numerous bench and jury trials across the state. In 2023, he was part of a plaintiff trial team that secured a verdict exceeding $24 million. His dedication to holding negligent parties accountable has resulted in millions of dollars recovered for injured clients.

Before joining Buchanan Law Firm, LLC, Salim represented corporations and individuals insured by some of the nation’s top insurance companies in complex litigation involving medical malpractice, oil field injuries, premises liability, insurance bad faith, employment law, and construction accidents. Prior to that, he served as a prosecutor for both the Fifth and Second Judicial District Attorney’s Offices, handling cases ranging from misdemeanors to complex felonies.

Salim’s excellence in trial advocacy has earned him recognition as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer (Plaintiff Civil Litigation) by the National Trial Lawyers Association (2014-2019). He has also been selected to the Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Stars list (2019-2023).

Salim is admitted to practice in all state courts in New Mexico and the United States District Court for the District of New Mexico.

Buchanan Law Firm, LLC is a full-service personal injury and employment law firm. For more information or to schedule a free consultation, call 505-900-3559 or contact online. The firm is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico and serves clients in Santa Fe and the surrounding areas.