Atty. Derek Matthew Johnson
Derek Matthew Johnson is a lawyer practicing business, litigation, construction & development and 11 other areas of law. Derek received a B.B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years.
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Derek Matthew Johnson is a Partner based in Wheaton, Illinois. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on estate planning, employment, business, real estate, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1989) and Illinois (2007). Educated at University of Iowa College of Law (J.D., 1989) and University of Iowa (B.B.A., 1986). Serands clients in Wheaton, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derek Matthew Johnson is a lawyer practicing business, litigation, construction & development and 11 other areas of law
- Derek received a B.B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1986, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Derek practices in Wheaton, IL
Practice Areas Explained
Derek Matthew Johnson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Matthew Johnson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Derek Matthew Johnson is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Illinois →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Derek Matthew Johnson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Derek Matthew 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 Matthew Johnson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Derek Matthew Johnson is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy 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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