Atty. John P. Johnson II
John P. Johnson, II, is an attorney at The Behal Law Group LLC in Columbus, Ohio.
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John P. Johnson II is a Partner based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at The Behal Law Group LLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on divorce, family law, and employment. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1993) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Ohio (1998). Educated at Capital University (J.D., 1993) and Ohio Wesleyan University (B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John P. Johnson, II, is an attorney at The Behal Law Group LLC in Columbus, Ohio
- Mr. Johnson focuses his practice on family law, serving clients in Columbus and throughout central Ohio in matters involving divorce, child support, custody, post-divorce modifications and spousal support
- Mr. Johnson has been licensed to practice law since 1993
- Before entering private practice, he spent two years as an assistant attorney general for Ohio
- He earned a bachelor’s degree from Ohio Wesleyan University and attained his law degree from Capital University Law School and is board-certified in family relations law from the Ohio State Bar Association
- Over the course of his career, Mr. Johnson has litigated numerous cases at the state and appellate levels
- In addition to family law, he has experience in business, criminal, employment and entertainment law
- He has represented individuals and businesses in discrimination and wrongful termination cases as well as cases involving misdemeanors, drunk driving and traffic offenses
- Mr. Johnson’s success in the legal profession has resulted in various awards and honors
- He has attained the highest possible rating of AV Preeminent* from the peer review organization Martindale-Hubbell and has been named one of the top lawyers in central Ohio by The CEO magazine
- Active in his legal and professional communities, Mr. Johnson is a member of the Columbus Bar Association, the Ohio State Bar Association, the Central Ohio Association for Justice and the Ohio Association for Justice
- He is a board member, legal officer and adviser for the Ohio Warriors Scholarship Fund. *AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies
- Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process
- Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary
- Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbus are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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