Cervantes Scherr Legate - Las Cruces, NM
Cervantes Scherr Legate is a premier personal injury and employment trial law firm in Las Cruces, New Mexico, renowned for securing historic multimillion-dollar verdicts, including a record $165 million judgment, for catastrophic accident victims and wronged employees across the Southwest.
Historic Courtroom Results and Relentless Advocacy in Las Cruces
When catastrophic negligence destroys a life or shatters a family, you need a legal team with the resources, trial prowess, and determination to take on multinational corporations. Located at 901 East University Avenue in Las Cruces, Cervantes Scherr Legate brings together New Mexico State Senator Joseph Cervantes and seasoned litigators James Scherr and Sam Legate. The firm achieved national prominence by securing a historic $165 million verdict against FedEx, recognized as the largest motor vehicle verdict in American history at the time. Whether you must hire an attorney to confront an international trucking fleet or hold a negligent manufacturer accountable, the firm delivers powerhouse representation across New Mexico and west Texas.
Commercial Trucking Collisions and Highway Catastrophes
Major freight corridors like Interstate 10 and Interstate 25 see constant heavy truck traffic, resulting in life-altering highway collisions. As renowned truck accident lawyers and car accident lawyers, the firm deploys elite accident reconstruction experts and subpoena powers to secure digital black box data, driver electronic logs, and maintenance records before evidence disappears. When injured victims seek to find a lawyer capable of matching the litigation firepower of corporate defense teams, the practice handles:
- Commercial semi-truck and 18-wheeler collisions caused by driver fatigue, overloading, and safety violations
- Severe automobile collisions involving reckless drivers, drunk driving, and catastrophic impacts
- Motorcycle accident lawyers advocating for injured riders facing severe road rash, spinal damage, and head trauma
- Pedestrian injury lawyers representing pedestrians and cyclists struck at intersections and crosswalks
- Railroad crossing disasters, train derailments, and transit vehicle collisions
Oilfield Explosions, Product Liability, and Workplace Tragedies
Industrial operations in southeastern New Mexico and the Permian Basin carry immense hazards. The firm serves as aggressive defective product injury lawyers and workplace accident litigators, taking action on oilfield explosions, trench collapses, and heavy equipment failures. If you need a lawyer urgently after a catastrophic industrial accident or forklift incident, Cervantes Scherr Legate investigates safety violations and pursues substantial third-party claims beyond standard workers' compensation.
Medical Malpractice and Compassionate Wrongful Death Litigation
When healthcare providers fail to adhere to acceptable medical standards, the human toll is tragic. Serving as trusted medical malpractice lawyers and wrongful death lawyers, the team represents patients and grieving families harmed by surgical errors, diagnostic failures, and pharmaceutical oversights. The firm works with renowned medical specialists to prove breach of care and secure the financial restitution families need for lifelong medical support and financial survival.
Championing Employee Rights Across New Mexico
Cervantes Scherr Legate also stands firmly behind hardworking employees facing mistreatment. As proven wrongful termination lawyers and workplace discrimination lawyers, the firm handles retaliation claims, sexual harassment lawsuits, and whistleblowing protections under state and federal statutes. With a strict contingency-fee guarantee, free case reviews, and bilingual representation in English and Spanish, you can consult an experienced lawyer today to pursue the justice and accountability you deserve.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the vibrant University District of Las Cruces, directly adjacent to the New Mexico State University campus.
Building Location
This is a modern, professional single-story frame and stucco commercial development built in 2008, situated near the intersection of E University Avenue and Triviz Drive.
Parking Details
A large on-site surface public parking lot is available directly in front of the retail and office buildings, offering plenty of free parking spaces for visitors.
Public Transit
Served by Roadrunner Transit Route 2 (El Paseo/University); nearest stop is at University @ Pan Am Plaza.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter through the main front entrance of Building 965. Suite 965L is located on the ground floor with convenient wheelchair-accessible and step-free entry.