Atty. James A. Johnson

Atty. James A. Johnson

James A. Johnson is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, business litigation, class action litigation and 8 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 44 J. Erfahrung 44 year
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Profile Summary

About James A. Johnson at a glance

James A. Johnson is a Principal based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Semmes, Bowen & Semmes A Professional Corporation. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ip, bankruptcy, and class action. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1982), Court of Appeals of Maryland (1982), United States District Court for the District of Maryland (1982), and District of Columbia (1985). Educated at Catholic University of America (B.A., 1969) and University of Maryland J.D. 1982 Order of The Coif (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James A. Johnson is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, business litigation, class action litigation and 8 other areas of law
  • James A. received a B.A. degree from Catholic University of America in 1969, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • James A. practices at Semmes, Bowen & Semmes A Professional Corporation in Washington, DC and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

James A. Johnson's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James A. Johnson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

James A. Johnson is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

James A. Johnson is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in District of Columbia →

Class Action

James A. Johnson is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James A. Johnson

Where is James A. Johnson's law office located?
James A. Johnson's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Semmes, Bowen & Semmes A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James A. Johnson handle?
James A. Johnson focuses on employment, business, ip, bankruptcy, class action. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James A. Johnson practiced law?
James A. Johnson has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did James A. Johnson go to law school?
James A. Johnson earned their education at (B.A., 1969); (—).
How can I contact James A. Johnson for a consultation?
You can contact James A. 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 James A. Johnson received?
James A. Johnson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.A.
Catholic University of America
- 1969
University of Maryland J.D. 1982 Order of The Coif
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1982
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Admitted: 1982
United States District Court for the District of Maryland
Admitted: 1982
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1985
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1985
United States District Court for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 1985
Supreme Court of the United States
Admitted: 1986
United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
Admitted: 2006

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