Atty. Douglas Johnson

Atty. Douglas Johnson

Douglas Johnson focuses his practice on general commercial litigation and other complex business disputes. He has handled a wide variety of matters in areas such as multidistrict litigation, class actions, products liability, contract disputes, fraud-based claims, and commercial real estate disputes.

Chicago Chicago 5 yrs experience 5 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Johnson at a glance

Douglas Johnson is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 5+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2021. Their practice focuses on litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2021). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law magna cum laude (—) and Order of the Coif Member, Chicago-Kent Law Review Member, Moot Court Honor Society University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign B.A. (—). Active member of Professional & Community Involvement •Member, WTTW Community Advisory Board. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Douglas Johnson focuses his practice on general commercial litigation and other complex business disputes
  • He has handled a wide variety of matters in areas such as multidistrict litigation, class actions, products liability, contract disputes, fraud-based claims, and commercial real estate disputes
  • His practice involves matters in both state and federal court as well as alternative dispute resolution, including both mediation and arbitration
  • Doug has experience in each phase of litigation, including resolving matters pre-suit, drafting dispositive briefs and motions, participating in all aspects of fact and expert discovery, and trial preparation
  • Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Illinois Super Lawyers, “Rising Stars,” 2026

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Johnson's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

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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 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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Where is Douglas Johnson's law office located?
Douglas Johnson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Johnson handle?
Douglas Johnson focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Douglas Johnson practiced law?
Douglas Johnson has 5+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2021.
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Education

Chicago-Kent College of Law magna cum laude
- In Progress
Order of the Coif Member, Chicago-Kent Law Review Member, Moot Court Honor Society University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2021

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