Deena Buchanan

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Deena Buchanan

also known as Buchanan Law Firm, LLC

4.4
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 27 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Albuquerque, NM
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Employment & Labor

5345 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Suite 202, Albuquerque, NM

Virtual Consultation Available

About Deena

Biography

Deena Buchanan is an experienced attorney who works hard to address her clients' needs with compassion and strong strategies. We focus on injury and employment claims, getting people back on their feet during some of the biggest challenges a person can face.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 60%

I represent plaintiffs in tractor-trailer/trucking accidents, car accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, brain injury, explosion, fire, products liability and other injury cases.

16 years

60%
Employment and Labor 40%

I handle discrimination, wrongful termination, failure to hire/promote, harassment, hostile working environment, wage, and whistleblower cases for employees.

27 years

40%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2019

Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 25 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Mexico for 27 years

State: New Mexico

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 25 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2000

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Buchanan Law Firm, LLC

5345 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Suite 202, Albuquerque, NM, 87109

buchananlawnm.com/attorneys/deena-buchanan/

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Deena Buchanan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
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Posted by Abirra Nartel | July 27, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Skilled

I met Atty. Deena Buchanan and discussed the possibility of a constructive dismissal situation at work. She provided me with objective advice that helped me see the best thing for me to do and keep a positive attitude at work. After several months, I have now been given a larger and more exciting man...date at work. I would highly recommend Atty. Deena to anyone in need of employment law attorneys in albuquerque new mexico and also https://thebennettlawgroup.com/employment-lawyers-albuquerque/

Posted by anonymous | August 23, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Hiring discrimination by religious non profit organization

While this attorney is unable to represent my particular situation, Deena Buchanan still gave me her time to look up NM statutes and provide me with the right people to contact as well as finding the right phone numbers for me to call. She was selflessly helpful, resourceful, and compassionate. I wou...ld recommend her to anyone. Thank you so much Deena! Sincerely, Amy

Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

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Client

Deena was extremely helpful, professional, insightful, balanced, and courteous in dealing with my grievances. She is fair, thoughtful yet aggressive in her approach.

Posted by Lisa | May 23, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Very helpful

I consulted Deena Buchanan on an employment matter. I was very impressed with the attention and care she gave it and her willingness to **listen** to what I wanted. Very good at explaining points of the law and options. Personable. Easy to get a hold of, and she always got back to me when she said sh...e would. I really felt like I was being listened to and getting good legal information. It's clear she has a passion for helping employees who have experienced discriminatory behavior in the workplace. I would definitely recommend her.

Posted by Joanna | April 17, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Efficient and successful

Deena helped me with a difficult situation quickly and was very effective. She was very responsive and sensitive to my legal issue and gave helpful advice. Not only was I very impressed on how fast she was able to assist me, but how she completely understood what I needed. She listened to what I nee...ded and helped me get it all. I highly recommend her.

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Deena Buchanan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Cynthia Rignanese

Employment and labor lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Deena has more than two decades of experience to draw upon. She is a Go-To for employment law issues. I am pleased we got to work together as recently as December of 2020."

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Andrew Ayers

Unknown lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Deena through a national group of attorneys and when issues arise for my clients in New Mexico, Deena is the first person I would call."

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Miguel Chapa

Trucking accident lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Deena defended a trucking company in a very serious wrongful death case that I handled against her. She exhibited vast knowledge for the federal regulations which govern trucking companies as well other relevant expertise in the transportation arena. She was always professional and well prepared. Deena is bright, articulate and a very zealous advocate for her clients. Anyone seriously injured in a trucking accident would make a wise choice by hiring a trial lawyer the caliber of Deena."

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Daniela Labinoti

Medical malpractice lawyer | Mar 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Deena is hard working and smart. She fights hard for her clients. She is a professional and knowledgeable of her area of practice. I enjoyed working with her."

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Rachel Nies

Litigation lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Deena many times on many different types of matters. She is brilliant and spot-on with her intellect, insight and quick wit. She has my vote."

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Cynthia Rignanese

Estate planning lawyer

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Andrew Ayers

Business lawyer

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Miguel Chapa

Trucking accident lawyer

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Rachel Nies

Insurance lawyer

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Daniela Labinoti

Personal injury lawyer

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Jeffrey Lucky

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Top 100 High Stakes Litigators - New Mexico, Top 100 High Stakes Litigators

2017

AV - Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®

1998

St. Thomas More Award for Excellence in Legal Ethics, Georgetown University Law Center

1997

Administrative Editor - Journal of Legal Ethics, Georgetown University Law Center

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Attorney/ Owner, Buchanan Law Firm, LLC

2014 - 2019

Shareholder/ Albuquerque Managing Partner, Ray, McChristian & Jeans, PC

2013 - 2014

Partner, Olsen, Parden & Williams, PC

2012 - 2014

Of Counsel, Archibeque Law Firm

2011 - 2012

Counsel, Collins & Collins

2009 - 2011

Attorney, Will Ferguson & Associates

2008 - 2009

Counsel, Miller Stratvert

2005 - 2008

Attorney, Toll Brothers, Inc.

2001 - 2005

Associate, Wolf Block Schorr & Solis Cohen

Associations

2020 - Present

New Mexico Disciplinary Board

Member

2019 - Present

New Mexico Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2019 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2019 - Present

BNI

Member

2018 - Present

Albuquerque Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1998 - Present

New Mexico State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Head, et al. v. Saia Motor Freight Lines, LLC

Complete verdict for my client.

Nephew v. Feuchter

Trial victory

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Education

1998

Georgetown University

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

University of Pittsburgh

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2018

TADC/NMDLA 2018 West Texas Seminar

Litigating Like a Hometowner

2017

TADC/NMDLA 2017 West Texas Seminar

Litigating Like a Hometowner

Publications

2009

ABA GPSolo Magazine How to Cope When Opposing Counsel is a Jerk

1998

Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics Strange Bedfellows? Married Lawyers and Conflicts of Interest

Languages

English

Activity

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