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About James A. Johnson at a glance
James A. Johnson is a personal injury, employment, bankruptcy, workers comp, and ssd attorney based in State College, Pennsylvania. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1983), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania (1985), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1991). Educated at University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D., 1983) and Pennsylvania State University (B.A., 1978). Serands clients in State College, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. James A. Johnson is a lawyer practicing employment litigation, litigation, workers compensation and 5 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years
- James practices in State College, PA
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.
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.
James A. Johnson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James A. Johnson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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 Pennsylvania →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
James A. Johnson is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Pennsylvania →
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
James A. Johnson is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Pennsylvania →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in State College are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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