Claudia J. Joseph is a seasoned attorney and mediator with over 24 years of legal experience in New Mexico. She specializes in estate planning, real estate law, and mediation, providing thoughtful and personalized counsel to help clients navigate complex legal matters with confidence and clarity.
Claudia’s estate planning practice emphasizes the importance of both legal expertise and compassionate guidance. She works closely with clients to create tailored solutions—wills, trusts, and asset protection plans—that secure their legacy and reflect their individual goals and needs.
In addition to her work in estate planning, Claudia has extensive experience in real estate law, offering clients effective representation in property-related matters. As a trained mediator, Claudia also excels in facilitating amicable resolutions to disputes, helping individuals and families find common ground and move forward peacefully.
Claudia is deeply engaged in the legal community, serving as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the Southwest Women’s Law Center (SWLC). She proudly contributed to the SWLC’s successful advocacy for the Pregnant Worker Accommodation Act, passed during the 2020 Legislative Session.
Originally from California, Claudia earned her undergraduate degree in law and sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and her Juris Doctor from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 2000. Her professional journey brought her to New Mexico, where she has dedicated her career to serving clients across the state. Outside of her legal practice, Claudia enjoys tennis, travel, and quality time with her husband and two children.
