Atty. Boyd Johnson III
Boyd Johnson serves as the Co-Chair of the White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice and the Partner-in-Charge of the firm’s New York Office. Leveraging 30 years of public and private sector experience, Mr.
Profile Summary
About Boyd Johnson III at a glance
Boyd Johnson III is an attorney based in New York, New York, practforg at Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association and Connecticut, Connecticut Bar Association. Educated at Cornell University (J.D., 1992) and Hamilton College (BA, 1989). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Boyd Johnson serves as the Co-Chair of the White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice and the Partner-in-Charge of the firm’s New York Office
- Leveraging 30 years of public and private sector experience, Mr. Johnson represents companies and senior executives in criminal investigations, regulatory enforcement matters, and civil litigations
- Over the past three decades, Mr. Johnson has served in a variety of senior roles, including Co-Chair of WilmerHale’s White Collar Defense and Investigations Practice
- General Counsel for Soros Fund Management, the investment management firm founded by George Soros
- and Deputy United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York
- As a skilled trial lawyer who has tried cases to verdict and managed litigation matters in-house, Mr. Johnson is uniquely positioned to bring high-stakes disputes to positive resolutions for clients
- For the past decade, Chambers USA has consistently recognized Mr. Johnson as one of the nation’s leading defense lawyers, most recently with its highest Band 1 ranking
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New York
Practforg law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Looking for additional New York attorneys? Browse all attorneys in New York or all attorneys in New York.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Boyd Johnson III
Where is Boyd Johnson III's law office located?
Where did Boyd Johnson III go to law school?
How can I contact Boyd Johnson III for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Boyd Johnson III receiandd?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.