As a founding partner of Buckingham & Vega Law Firm, Adrian O. Vega is a seasoned trial attorney dedicated to representing victims of catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. His practice focuses on cases involving birth injuries, workplace accidents, semi-truck collisions, product liability, drunk driving-related crashes, and medical negligence—securing multimillion-dollar outcomes for clients facing life-altering circumstances. Adrian is committed to cases that make a difference. He selectively handles matters that promote accountability, challenge corporate negligence, and contribute to safer communities. His work centers on avoidable and preventable injuries, with a goal of driving systemic change through the power of legal advocacy. Adrian’s trial experience began early. At 27, just six months after passing the bar, he successfully tried his first wrongful death case. Soon after, he helped win a multimillion-dollar verdict for a family impacted by a drunk driving tragedy. His tenure as an Assistant District Attorney, where he prosecuted numerous jury trials related to domestic violence and other crimes, shaped his commitment to justice and victim advocacy.
Born and raised in Grants, New Mexico, Adrian holds degrees in Criminology and Philosophy from the University of New Mexico, where he also earned his Juris Doctor.