Atty. James Walker Johnson
James Walker Johnson is a lawyer practicing insurance tax, irs controversy & tax litigation, tax. James Walker received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1975, and has been licensed for 42 years.
Insurance Tax & More Attorney · Serving Washington, DC · 42+ Years Experience
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About James Walker Johnson at a Glance
James Walker Johnson is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Steptoe Llp. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on tax, tax litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia U.S. Court of Federal Claims U.S. Tax Court U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Courts of A (1984). Educated at University of Kansas School of Law (J.D., 1978) and Cornell University (B.A. Georgetown, 1975). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James Walker Johnson
- James Walker Johnson is a lawyer practicing insurance tax, irs controversy & tax litigation, tax
- James Walker received a B.A. degree from Cornell University in 1975, and has been licensed for 42 years
- James Walker practices at Steptoe LLP in Washington, DC
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James Walker Johnson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Walker Johnson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Washington.
Tax Law in Washington
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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Tax Litigation in Washington
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Insurance Law in Washington
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Washington
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 venue, 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.
Washington Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Washington Choose James Walker Johnson
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 James Walker Johnson's practice in the field of tax, tax litigation, and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James Walker Johnson brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering tax, tax litigation, and insurance, James Walker Johnson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Washington
A Washington-based practice means James Walker Johnson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues James Walker Johnson Handles in Washington
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