Atty. Bridget Santorelli Johnsen

Atty. Bridget Santorelli Johnsen

Bridget Santorelli Johnsen is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, real estate, business torts and 4 other areas of law. Bridget received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1995, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Bridget Santorelli Johnsen at a glance

Bridget Santorelli Johnsen is a Partner based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Sidley Austin LLP. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, real estate, breach of contract, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Central Distric (2000). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2000) and University of Virginia (B.A., 1995). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Bridget Santorelli Johnsen is a lawyer practicing complex commercial litigation, real estate, business torts and 4 other areas of law
  • Bridget received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 1995, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Bridget practices at Sidley Austin LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Bridget Santorelli Johnsen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bridget Santorelli Johnsen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Breach of Contract

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Bridget Santorelli Johnsen

Where is Bridget Santorelli Johnsen's law office located?
Bridget Santorelli Johnsen's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Sidley Austin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Bridget Santorelli Johnsen handle?
Bridget Santorelli Johnsen focuses on contracts, business, real estate, breach of contract, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Bridget Santorelli Johnsen practiced law?
Bridget Santorelli Johnsen has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Bridget Santorelli Johnsen go to law school?
Bridget Santorelli Johnsen earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1995).
How can I contact Bridget Santorelli Johnsen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2000
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 1995

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California U.S. District Court, Central Distric
Admitted: 2000

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