Joseph L. Romero
Senior Attorney
5900 Canoga Avenue, Suite 450 Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Ph: (818) 992-9999 | Fax: (818) 992-9991
jlr@rpnalaw.com | Download vCard
For over 25 years, Joseph L. Romero has practiced in commercial litigation, business litigation, real estate litigation, complex litigation, municipal liability, construction law, contracts, real estate transactions and corporate governance. Joseph has conducted personally over 25 Jury Trials and Arbitrations all in the context of complex litigation issues.
Joseph’s skill set combines trial and transactional practices— providing clients with value in high-stakes litigation environments.
Joseph moved to California to be closer to family and continues to practice in similar areas of complex litigation and trial work. When not practicing law, Joseph is an avid hiker and reads extensively on the topic of military history
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Served as corporate counsel to one of New Mexico’s largest ranches during a protracted shareholder dispute, including discharge of statutory duties involving inspection of corporation records, in-house corporate investigations and shareholder succession
Settled subrogation lawsuit involving a six-figure loss on eve of trial for CenturyLink
Obtained a favorable New Mexico Court of Appeals decision in the case of Monribot v. Firstenberg. The case involved an individual suing his next door neighbor for using electronic devices, which he claimed aggravated his alleged Electro-Magnetic Sensitivity Disorder. Firstenberg continues to be the seminal case for toxic torts in New Mexico. This case was widely reported in the national press, including The New York Times.
COMMUNITY
Featured Speaker in 20 Continuing Legal Education (“CLE”) classes on such topics as rules of evidence, expert witness testimony, work product doctrine, opening and closing statements, direct and cross examination, jury instructions, business torts, § 1983 actions police misconduct actions, whistleblower suits and professional responsibility.
TESTIMONIALS
“He was thoughtful and well versed in the law and subject matter surrounding my case and handled it in a professional and methodical manner ultimately resulting in a beneficial outcome for me.”
Adam Forester, President M & G Equities
EDUCATION & AFFILIATIONS
Education
- University of New Mexico School of Law, J.D. Degree, 1998
- University of New Mexico, B.A. Degree, 1990
Bar & Court Admissions
- State Bar of California, 2025
- U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, 2025
- State Bar of New Mexico, 1998
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Mexico, 1999
- U.S. 10th Circuit Court of Appeals, 2008
Associations
- Los Angeles County Bar Association; First Judicial District Bar Association (Santa Fe, New Mexico)
COMMITTEES
- State Bar of New Mexico, Trial Practice Section Board Member, former Acting Chairperson, former Chairperson, former CLE Liaison
Press
- NY Times Article