Atty. Donald E. Johnson

Atty. Donald E. Johnson

Donald E. Johnson is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, commercial law.

Chicago Chicago 43 Years Experience 43 year
Call (331) 261-4381

Profile Summary

About Donald E. Johnson at a glance

Donald E. Johnson is a business and bankruptcy attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1983), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1983), and U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (1984). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1983) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1975). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Donald E. Johnson is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, commercial law
  • Donald received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1975, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Donald practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Donald E. Johnson's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Donald E. Johnson is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Donald E. Johnson is one of 95,723 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 Chicago 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 venue, 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 Donald E. Johnson

Where is Donald E. Johnson's law office located?
Donald E. Johnson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donald E. Johnson handle?
Donald E. Johnson focuses on business, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Donald E. Johnson practiced law?
Donald E. Johnson has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Donald E. Johnson go to law school?
Donald E. Johnson earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S., 1975).
How can I contact Donald E. Johnson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1983
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
Admitted: 1984

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