Deena L. Buchanan
We fight while you recover
CAR ACCIDENTS, WRONGFUL DEATH. PERSONAL INJURY.
The types of injuries I deal with can create a ripple effect that changes everything for a whole family in an instant. I understand and have over two decades of experience fighting these fights. When I worked for insurance companies, I often handled cases worth tens of millions of dollars. When I was badly hurt in a car accident, I decided that someday, I would start my own practice so I could help people struggling with injuries.
HARASSMENT OR DISCRIMINATION AT WORK. WRONGFUL DISCHARGE. WHISTLEBLOWERS.
Workplace law is tricky and the consequences of not following the law are serious. I represent individuals who have been harmed when their employers break the law. If you have suffered from discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, you need a strong lawyer on your side.
BIOGRAPHY.
Deena L. Buchanan, Buchanan Law Firm, LLC, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 505-900-3559, deena@dbuchananlaw.com, www.buchananlawnm.com
Deena Buchanan is Board Certified in Truck Accident Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and is known nationwide for her representation of plaintiffs in trucking, wrongful death, and employment discrimination cases. After years of defending Fortune 500 companies in high-stakes trucking, medical malpractice and employment cases, she switched gears in 2019 to champion victims of corporate negligence by founding her own firm.
A passionate advocate and industry leader, Deena serves on the Board of Regents for the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys (ATAA) and co-chairs its 2024-2025 Education Committee. She's also very involved with the American Association for Justice (AAJ), serving on the Executive Board of the AAJ Trucking Litigation Group, co-chairing the TLG Education Committee for 2024-2025, and actively participating in the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee of the AAJ Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group.
- Employment Law
- Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Car Accidents
- Free Consultation
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Credit Cards Accepted
I represent individuals, small businesses and employers on an hourly basis, providing advice on business disputes, how to comply with federal and state laws and how to minimize legal risks. I accept credit card payments for these types of cases when that is more convenient for my clients. -
Contingent Fees
I represent injured people and employees on a contingency fee basis. I don't get paid on these cases until I recover for my client. -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
Each case is different, so contact me to discuss which fee arrangement suits your case.
- New Jersey
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- New Mexico
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- Pennsylvania
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Owner/ Managing Partner
- Buchanan Law Firm, LLC
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- Albuquerque Managing Partner
- Ray, McChristian & Jeans, PC
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- I represented businesses, governmental entities and people in catastrophic personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, trucking accident and employment litigation. I also gave advice to small businesses and employers about complying with wage/hour and employment laws, contract negotiations and real estate.
- Georgetown University Law Center
- J.D.
- Honors: cum laude
- Activities: Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics, Administrative Editor
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- University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh
- B.A.
- Honors: summa cum laude
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- America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
- America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
- AV-Preeminent Rating
- Martindale Hubbell
- American Bar Association
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- New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association
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- New Jersey State Bar # 010662000
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- New Mexico State Bar
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- Pennsylvania State Bar
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- Litigating Like a Hometowner, TADC/NMDLA 2017 West Texas Seminar, Ruidoso, NM
- TADC/NMDLA
- Spoke about the differences between Texas and New Mexico civil procedure and substantive tort law for multi-state practitioners.
- Litigating Like a Hometowner, TADC/NMDLA 2018 West Texas Seminar, Ruidoso, NM
- TADC/NMDLA
- Spoke about the differences between Texas and New Mexico civil procedure and substantive tort law for multi-state practitioners.
- Truck Accident Law
- National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Q. Seeking legal advice on workplace harassment and violence in New Mexico.
- A: I strongly recommend reaching out to a New Mexico employment lawyer right away. This is a dangerous situation and you should not have to suffer this type of abuse at work. You can also seek a protection from abuse order from your local court. They do apply to workplace abusers.
- Q. How to resolve issue with forged engineering stamps on building plans?
- A: This sounds like a potential fraud and/or negligent misrepresentation claim if they made a representation that the plans would be sold with appropriate engineering stamps. You may be able to recover the cost of your investment and unravel your contract. I would contact a lawyer who focuses on representing individuals in breach of contract claims to advise you further. Depending on the terms of your contract, there may be a provision for that lawyer to recover attorney fees, but not all contracts allow that. I don't practice in that area anymore because I focus on physical injury and employment law cases now, but this does seem like something for you to pursue.
- Q. I was laid off of work while on FMLA. What can I do?
- A: This situation may trigger retaliation claims under the FMLA, the ADA, and the NM Human Rights Act. You should contact an experienced New Mexico employment lawyer to discuss the details. Most of us offer consultations or case reviews for free. There are fairly short time limits for pursuing these claims, so please contact someone soon and good luck with resolving this.
