Atty. Derek E. Johnson

Atty. Derek E. Johnson

Derek E. Johnson is a lawyer practicing litigation, environmental / natural resources, real estate.

Iowa City Iowa City 25 Years Experience 25 year
Call (319) 319-0065

Profile Summary

About Derek E. Johnson at a glance

Derek E. Johnson is an IA Legal Aid based in Iowa City, Iowa. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on real estate, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Iowa (2001). Serves clients in Iowa City, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Derek E. Johnson is a lawyer practicing litigation, environmental / natural resources, real estate
  • Derek has been licensed for 25 years
  • Derek practices in Iowa City, IA

Practice Areas Explained

Derek E. Johnson's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

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

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Civil Litigation

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

Derek E. Johnson is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Iowa →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Derek E. Johnson is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Iowa →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Derek E. Johnson's law office located?
Derek E. Johnson's law practice is located in Iowa City, Iowa. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek E. Johnson handle?
Derek E. Johnson focuses on real estate, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has Derek E. Johnson practiced law?
Derek E. Johnson has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
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Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 2001

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