Atty. Derek M. Johnson
Derek M. Johnson is a lawyer practicing construction litigation, civil litigation, corporate law and 5 other areas of law.
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Derek M. Johnson is an Associate based in Wheaton, Illinois. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, real estate, tax, and construction. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2007) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2007). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 2007) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.S. Anthropology, 2002). Active member of Chicago, DuPage County and Illinois State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Wheaton, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derek M. Johnson is a lawyer practicing construction litigation, civil litigation, corporate law and 5 other areas of law
- Derek M. received a B.S. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2002, and has been licensed for 19 years
- Derek M. practices in Wheaton, IL
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Derek M. Johnson is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Derek M. Johnson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Derek M. Johnson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Derek M. Johnson is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →
Derek M. Johnson is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Illinois →
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Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Wheaton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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