Professional Experience: Mr. Viets is a Director in the Albuquerque office. He practices in the Litigation Department. Since coming to Rodey in 2001, his practice has focused on representing private- and public-sector employers in federal and state court and before the EEOC and the New Mexico Human Rights Division. Mr. Viets' practice also includes defending prison operators against inmate lawsuits. In addition to defending cases and charges, Mr. Viets advises clients on litigation avoidance, reviews employer policies and handbooks, and presents seminars for other lawyers and for clients on discrimination and wage/hour laws. Before coming to Rodey, Mr. Viets was a law clerk to the Honorable James A. Parker. At the time, Judge Parker was the Chief District Judge for the United States District of New Mexico. Mr. Viets is certified by the New Mexico Board of Legal Specialization as a specialist in Employment and Labor Law. Mr. Viets is a co-author of the New Mexico Employment Law Desk Reference, Rodey Law Firm © 2010. Professional Memberships & Activities: · State Bar of New Mexico · Past Chair, Employment and Labor Law Section, State Bar of New Mexico · Member, Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of New Mexico · Member, District of New Mexico Pro Se Civil Litigants Committee · American Bar Association · Albuquerque Bar Association |