Atty. Douglas Wells Johnson

Atty. Douglas Wells Johnson

Douglas Wells Johnson is a lawyer practicing commercial, energy, corporate and 3 other areas of law. Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of Denver in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Wilmette Wilmette 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Wells Johnson at a glance

Douglas Wells Johnson is a business, m&a, litigation, and energy attorney based in Wilmette, Illinois. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1974) and Illinois U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Courts of Appeal, Fourth, Seventh, Eighth, Tenth and Federal Circui (1980). Educated at University of Denver College of Law (J.D., 1974) and University of Denver (B.A. Fine, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association. Serands clients in Wilmette, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Wells Johnson is a lawyer practicing commercial, energy, corporate and 3 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of Denver in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Douglas practices in Wilmette, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Wells Johnson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Wells 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Civil Litigation

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

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

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Douglas Wells Johnson is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 Wilmette 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 Wells Johnson

Where is Douglas Wells Johnson's law office located?
Douglas Wells Johnson's law practice is located in Wilmette, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Wells Johnson handle?
Douglas Wells Johnson focuses on business, m&a, litigation, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Douglas Wells Johnson practiced law?
Douglas Wells Johnson has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Douglas Wells Johnson go to law school?
Douglas Wells Johnson earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A. Fine, 1971).
How can I contact Douglas Wells Johnson for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas Wells Johnson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Douglas Wells Johnson received?
Douglas Wells Johnson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Denver College of Law
- 1974
B.A. Fine
University of Denver
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1974
Illinois U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Courts of Appeal, Fourth, Seventh, Eighth, Tenth and Federal Circui
Admitted: 1980

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