Atty. Christopher Scott Johnson

Atty. Christopher Scott Johnson

Christopher Scott Johnson is a lawyer practicing business taxation, estate planning, mergers & acquisitions and 1 other area of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 2003, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Newport News Newport News 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher Scott Johnson at a glance

Christopher Scott Johnson is a estate planning, real estate, tax, and m&a attorney based in Newport News, Virginia. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in Virginia US Tax Court (2009). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M. University, 2010) and University of Virginia (B.A., 2003). Serands clients in Newport News, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Christopher Scott Johnson is a lawyer practicing business taxation, estate planning, mergers & acquisitions and 1 other area of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia in 2003, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Christopher practices in Newport News, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Scott Johnson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Scott Johnson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Christopher Scott Johnson is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →

Real Estate Law

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

Christopher Scott Johnson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Christopher Scott Johnson is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Virginia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Christopher Scott Johnson is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newport News are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher Scott Johnson

Where is Christopher Scott Johnson's law office located?
Christopher Scott Johnson's law practice is located in Newport News, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Scott Johnson handle?
Christopher Scott Johnson focuses on estate planning, real estate, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Christopher Scott Johnson practiced law?
Christopher Scott Johnson has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Christopher Scott Johnson go to law school?
Christopher Scott Johnson earned their education at (LL.M. University, 2010); (B.A., 2003).
How can I contact Christopher Scott Johnson for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. University
Georgetown University Law Center
- 2010
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Virginia US Tax Court
Admitted: 2009

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