Atty. Douglas Richard Johnson

Atty. Douglas Richard Johnson

Douglas Richard Johnson is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, alternative dispute resolution, collections. Douglas received a degree from Oxford University in 1988, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Chicago Chicago 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Richard Johnson at a glance

Douglas Richard Johnson is a Managing Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at IllinoisAttorney.com. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, creditor rights, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1993) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1994). Educated at Northwestern University (J.D. Deans, 1993) and Oxford University (University, 1988). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Richard Johnson is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, alternative dispute resolution, collections
  • Douglas received a degree from Oxford University in 1988, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Douglas practices at IllinoisAttorney.com in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Richard Johnson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Richard 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.

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Creditor Rights & Collections

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Civil Litigation

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

Douglas Richard Johnson is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Douglas Richard Johnson is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 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 Douglas Richard Johnson

Where is Douglas Richard Johnson's law office located?
Douglas Richard Johnson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is IllinoisAttorney.com. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Richard Johnson handle?
Douglas Richard Johnson focuses on business, creditor rights, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Douglas Richard Johnson practiced law?
Douglas Richard Johnson has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Douglas Richard Johnson go to law school?
Douglas Richard Johnson earned their education at (J.D. Deans, 1993); (University, 1988).
How can I contact Douglas Richard Johnson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Deans
Northwestern University
- 1993
University
Oxford University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1994

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