Atty. Cleo Johnson
Cleo Johnson practices at Edelman & Edelman, P.C. Read Full Bio
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 10+ Years Experience
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About Cleo Johnson at a Glance
Cleo Johnson is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Edelman & Edelman, P.C.. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, slip & fall, product liability, and construction. Admitted to practice in New York (2016). Educated at New York Law School J.D. Moot Court Association (—) and University of Oregon B.S. with honors; Dean's List (—). Active member of New York State Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Cleo Johnson
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Practice Areas Explained
Cleo Johnson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Cleo Johnson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Personal Injury in New York
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Employment Law in New York
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in New York
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Product Liability in New York
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Construction Accidents in New York
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive 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 venue, and the substantive 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Cleo Johnson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Cleo Johnson's practice in the field of personal injury, employment, slip & fall, product liability, and construction.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Cleo Johnson brings 10+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, employment, and slip & fall, Cleo Johnson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Cleo Johnson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Cleo Johnson Handles in New York
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