Atty. Hillary Johns
Ms. Johns is a civil trial lawyer who has tried more than one hundred cases to verdict.
Civil Practice & More Attorney · Serving Beverly Hills, CA · 33+ Years Experience
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About Hillary Johns at a Glance
Hillary Johns is a Managing Partner based in Beverly Hills, California, practicing at Hillary Johns Trial Lawyer. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on residential, contracts, discrimination, sexual harassment, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in California (1993), District of Columbia United States District Court, Central District United States District Court, No (2019), Montana (2020), and New York (2021). Educated at Golden Gate University School of Law (J.D. Dean, 1993) and Occidental College (B.A. Political, 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of California State Bar of California District of Columbia Bar Beverly Hills Bar Association. Serves clients in Beverly Hills, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Hillary Johns
- Ms. Johns is a civil trial lawyer who has tried more than one hundred cases to verdict
- She has more than thirty years of litigation and commercial experience
- She is the managing partner for Hillary Johns, Trial Lawyer which maintains offices in Beverly Hills, the Bay Area and Manhattan
- She graduated from Occidental College in 1990 and Golden Gate University School of Law in 1993 where she graduated with Dean’s List and class honors
- She is licensed to practice law in California, the California Southern, Central and Northern U.S
- Federal District Courts, the District of Columbia, Montana, State of New York, New York U.S
- District Courts, Eastern and Southern
- Ms. Johns practices in the areas of civil litigation, real estate, business law, torts, defamation and media law, intellectual property, employment law and entertainment law
- She is an AV rated attorney with Martindale-Hubbell
- Ms. Johns is a native Southern Californian who calls New York her second home
- She writes regularly for a nationally recognized publishing company
- She is a regular MCLE presenter on the East and West coasts
- Ms. Johns works with the American Bar Association to provide legal services to military personnel
- Ms. Johns has also served as a pro bono attorney and volunteer for local, statewide and national domestic violence organizations
- She is a past alumni committee chair and current student mentor with Occidental College
- She is a member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association,the New York County Lawyers Association and the Cascade County Bar Association Outside of her legal career, Ms. Johns was a competitive ranked soccer player and professional athlete
- She is a licensed competitive youth soccer coach
- Her interests include European and American history, competitive sports, fitness for people of all ages, martial arts and animal rights
Practice Areas Explained
Hillary Johns's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Hillary Johns handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Beverly Hills.
Residential Real Estate in Beverly Hills
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Contracts in Beverly Hills
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Workplace Discrimination in Beverly Hills
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Sexual Harassment in Beverly Hills
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Personal Injury in Beverly Hills
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Beverly Hills
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Beverly Hills are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Beverly Hills Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Beverly Hills-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Beverly Hills Choose Hillary Johns
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Hillary Johns's practice in the field of residential, contracts, discrimination, sexual harassment, and personal injury.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Hillary Johns brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, District of Columbia United States District Court, Central District United States District Court, No, and Montana, Hillary Johns can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering residential, contracts, and discrimination, Hillary Johns can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Beverly Hills
A Beverly Hills-based practice means Hillary Johns attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Hillary Johns Handles in Beverly Hills
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