Atty. Derek M. Johnson

Atty. Derek M. Johnson

Derek M. Johnson is a lawyer practicing construction litigation, civil litigation, corporate law and 5 other areas of law.

Wheaton Wheaton 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About Derek M. Johnson at a glance

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Derek M. Johnson's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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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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Real Estate Law

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 Law

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

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Construction Law

Derek M. Johnson is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derek M. Johnson

Where is Derek M. Johnson's law office located?
Derek M. Johnson's law practice is located in Wheaton, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek M. Johnson handle?
Derek M. Johnson focuses on trusts, business, real estate, tax, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Derek M. Johnson practiced law?
Derek M. Johnson has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Derek M. Johnson go to law school?
Derek M. Johnson earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.S. Anthropology, 2002).
How can I contact Derek M. Johnson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 2007
B.S. Anthropology
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 2002

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2007
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2007

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