Atty. Janell R. Johnson

Atty. Janell R. Johnson

Janell R. Johnson is a lawyer practicing cybersecurity & privacy, litigation, education, government & civil rights.

Washington Washington 12 yrs experience 12 year
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About Janell R. Johnson at a glance

Janell R. Johnson is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Eversheds Sutherland Us Llp. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on litigation, civil rights, and internet. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2014) and District of Columbia (2016). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law J.D. Editor, Virginia Environmental Law Journal (—) and Howard University B.A. summa cum laude (—). Active member of Professional Activities Certified Information Privacy Professional/United States, International Association of Privacy Professionals. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Janell R. Johnson is a lawyer practicing cybersecurity & privacy, litigation, education, government & civil rights
  • Janell received a B.A. degree from Howard University, and has been licensed for 12 years
  • Janell practices at Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Janell R. Johnson's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Internet & Cyber Law

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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

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Where is Janell R. Johnson's law office located?
Janell R. Johnson's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Eversheds Sutherland Us Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Janell R. Johnson handle?
Janell R. Johnson focuses on litigation, civil rights, internet. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Janell R. Johnson practiced law?
Janell R. Johnson has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Janell R. Johnson go to law school?
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Education

University of Virginia School of Law J.D. Editor, Virginia Environmental Law Journal
- In Progress
Howard University B.A. summa cum laude
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2014
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2016

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