Atty. Daniel T. Johnson
Daniel T. Johnson has been a member of Schlecht, Shevlin & Shoenberger, A Law Corporation, since 1980.
Real Estate Law, including Purchase and Sale Transactions & More Attorney · Serving Palm Springs, CA · 46+ Years Experience
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About Daniel T. Johnson at a Glance
Daniel T. Johnson is a Managing Partner based in Palm Springs, California, practicing at Schlecht Shevlin Shoenberger A Law Corporation. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1980). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1980) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Desert (Member, Board of Trustees, 1993-2002 President, 2000-2001), Riverside County and American Bar Associations The State Bar of California. Serves clients in Palm Springs, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel T. Johnson
- Daniel T. Johnson has been a member of Schlecht, Shevlin & Shoenberger, A Law Corporation, since 1980
- He has served as the firm’s Managing Shareholder for more than 25 years
- Mr. Johnson’s practice extends primarily to real estate purchase and sale transactions, commercial and ground leasing, subdivision processing, real property secured financing, new entity formations, and general business transactions
- Located in Palm Springs, Mr. Johnson for more than 20 years has been the recipient of the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the national directory of lawyers, indicating superior legal ability and adherence to the utmost ethical standards
- In 1976, Mr. Johnson earned his undergraduate degree in economics from the University of California, Los Angeles
- He also holds Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration degrees from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law and Marshall School of Business
- Respectively, Mr. Johnson has been admitted to practice law in all state courts in California as well as before the U.S
- District Court for the Central District of California
- Mr. Johnson is active in both the legal and local communities of Riverside County
- He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Riverside County Bar Association, and the Desert Bar Association (of which he previously served as Officer, President, and a Member of the Board of Directors)
- He previously served as an Officer and Member of the Board of Directors of Food in Need of Distribution, Inc., and an Officer and Board Trustee for the Loma Linda Ronald McDonald House
- Mr. Johnson is also a past member of the City of Palm Springs Economic Development Commission and the Palm Springs Gold Anniversary Commission, and served as a Director for the Palm Springs Donation Improvement District
Practice Areas Explained
Daniel T. Johnson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel T. Johnson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Palm Springs.
Business & Corporate Law in Palm Springs
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Palm Springs
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Land Use & Zoning in Palm Springs
Daniel T. Johnson is one of 39,875 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Palm Springs
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 Palm Springs 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 venue, 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.
Palm Springs Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Palm Springs-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 Palm Springs Choose Daniel T. 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 Daniel T. Johnson's practice in the field of business, real estate, and zoning.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Daniel T. Johnson brings 46+ 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 business, real estate, and zoning, Daniel T. Johnson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Palm Springs
A Palm Springs-based practice means Daniel T. Johnson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Daniel T. Johnson Handles in Palm Springs
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