Deena L. Buchanan
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Deena L. Buchanan
Biography
Workplace law is tricky and the consequences of not following the law are serious. I represent individuals who have been harmed, either due to wrongful employer practices or accidents. If you have suffered from discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful discharge, or a workplace injury, you need a strong lawyer on your side.
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.
BIOGRAPHY.I have been licensed to practice law in New Mexico since 1998. I graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with highest honors in 1995. In 1998, I graduated with honors from Georgetown University Law Center after serving as an Administrative Editor of the Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics. After law school, I moved to New Mexico to begin my law career at a large firm in Albuquerque. I then practiced with large firms and a Fortune 500 company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, gaining great experience on cases that drew national attention.
In 2008, I brought my family back to New Mexico, where I continued to get trial and litigation experience in all aspects of injury law, medical malpractice and employment law. I founded the Buchanan Law Firm, LLC in 2019 and am based in Albuquerque and Santa Fe.
Practice Areas
Employment Law
Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Workers' Compensation
Fees
- Free Consultation
- 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.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Owner/ Managing Partner Buchanan Law Firm, LLC
Year: 2019 - Current
Description:
Albuquerque Managing Partner Ray, McChristian & Jeans, PC
Year: 2014 - 2019
Description: 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.
Professional Associations
New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association member (2019 - Current)
New Jersey State Bar  # 010662000 Member (2000 - Current)
New Mexico State Bar Member (1998 - Current)
Pennsylvania State Bar Member (2000 - 2009)
American Bar Association (Current)
Awards
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AV-Preeminent Rating
Martindale Hubbell 2017.0
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America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators 2018.0
Education
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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh B.A.
Year: 1995
Honors: summa cum laude
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Georgetown University Law Center J.D.
Year: 1998
Honors: cum laude Activities: Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics, Administrative Editor
Speaking Engagements
Litigating Like a Hometowner, TADC/NMDLA 2017 West Texas Seminar, Ruidoso, NM, August 11, 2017, 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 2017 West Texas Seminar, Ruidoso, NM, August 11, 2017, TADC/NMDLA, Spoke about the differences between Texas and New Mexico civil procedure and substantive tort law for multi-state practitioners.
Websites
https://www.buchananlawnm.com/
Buchanan Law Firm, LLC
https://www.buchananlawnm.com/blog
Buchanan Law Firm, LLC Law Blog
Buchanan Law Firm, LLC (physical office)
5345 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Suite 202, Albuquerque, NM 87109
Monday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
(505) 933-7551