Atty. Debra Whelan Johnson

Atty. Debra Whelan Johnson

Debra Whelan Johnson is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, litigation, business and 2 other areas of law. Debra received a B.A. degree from Howard University in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 36 yrs experience 36 year
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About Debra Whelan Johnson at a glance

Debra Whelan Johnson is a employment, business, ip, tax, and litigation attorney based in Los Angeles, California. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in California (1990). Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1990) and Howard University (B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Debra Whelan Johnson is a lawyer practicing employee benefits, litigation, business and 2 other areas of law
  • Debra received a B.A. degree from Howard University in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Debra practices in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Debra Whelan Johnson's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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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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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Debra Whelan Johnson is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

Tax Law

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

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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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 Debra Whelan Johnson

Where is Debra Whelan Johnson's law office located?
Debra Whelan Johnson's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Debra Whelan Johnson handle?
Debra Whelan Johnson focuses on employment, business, ip, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Debra Whelan Johnson practiced law?
Debra Whelan Johnson has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Debra Whelan Johnson go to law school?
Debra Whelan Johnson earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1986).
How can I contact Debra Whelan Johnson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1990
B.A.
Howard University
- 1986

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1990

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