Pia Gallegos Law Firm – Albuquerque, NM

A Champion for Employee Rights

Situated in the historic fabric of Albuquerque, near the transition between Downtown and Old Town, the Pia Gallegos Law Firm is a premier destination for workers facing injustice. Founded by Pia Gallegos, a distinguished attorney with over 35 years of experience, the firm is dedicated exclusively to Employment Law and Civil Rights. Pia Gallegos has practiced in New York, Puerto Rico, and New Mexico, bringing a diverse and sophisticated legal perspective to her cases. She is a fierce advocate for the principle that every worker deserves a workplace free from harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.

Fighting Workplace Discrimination

The firm represents employees from both the private sector and government agencies who have been mistreated. They handle a wide array of employment disputes, including:

• Sexual Harassment: Representing victims of unwanted advances and hostile work environments, holding employers accountable for failing to protect their staff.
• Discrimination: Litigating cases involving bias based on race, gender, age, disability, or national origin under Title VII and the New Mexico Human Rights Act.
• Wrongful Termination: challenging firings that violate public policy, implied contracts, or whistleblower statutes.
• Public Sector Employment: specialized representation for government employees facing disciplinary actions or Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB) hearings.

Civil Rights and Advocacy

Pia Gallegos is more than just a litigator; she is a community advocate. The firm often takes on cases that have broader social implications, fighting for systemic change. Whether it is negotiating a severance package or taking a discrimination case to federal court, the firm employs a strategic, detail-oriented approach. Ms. Gallegos is fluent in Spanish, allowing her to serve a broader demographic of the New Mexico workforce effectively.

Your dignity is not for sale. We fight to ensure that employers respect the law and the people who work for them.

The office is located at 116 14th St SW, in a charming converted residential-style building that offers a private and comfortable setting for clients. Pia Gallegos Law Firm is recognized by Super Lawyers and maintains a high peer rating for ethical standards and legal ability, making it a top choice for employees seeking justice in the workplace.