Atty. Earnest Michael Johnson

Atty. Earnest Michael Johnson

Earnest Michael Johnson is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, financial services. Earnest received a B.S. degree from Morehouse College in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Earnest Michael Johnson at a glance

Earnest Michael Johnson is a Partner based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Dorsey & Whitney LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1991), District of Columbia (1993), Minnesota (2007), and Connecticut (2016). Educated at University of Minnesota Law School (J.D., 1991) and Morehouse College (B.S. Biology, 1986). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Earnest Michael Johnson is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, corporate law, financial services
  • Earnest received a B.S. degree from Morehouse College in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Earnest practices at Dorsey & Whitney LLP in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

Earnest Michael Johnson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Earnest Michael 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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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minneapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota 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 Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Earnest Michael Johnson

Where is Earnest Michael Johnson's law office located?
Earnest Michael Johnson's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Dorsey & Whitney LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Earnest Michael Johnson handle?
Earnest Michael Johnson focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has Earnest Michael Johnson practiced law?
Earnest Michael Johnson has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Earnest Michael Johnson go to law school?
Earnest Michael Johnson earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S. Biology, 1986).
How can I contact Earnest Michael Johnson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Earnest Michael Johnson received?
Earnest Michael Johnson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Minnesota Law School
- 1991
B.S. Biology
Morehouse College
- 1986

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1991
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1993
Minnesota
Admitted: 2007
Connecticut
Admitted: 2016
New York
Admitted: 2018

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