Atty. Karen A. Johnson

Atty. Karen A. Johnson

Karen A. Johnson is a lawyer practicing tax & benefits, tax, corporate and 1 other area of law.

Boston Boston 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Karen A. Johnson at a glance

Karen A. Johnson is an Associate based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Ropes & Gray LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, tax, and securities. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1990). Educated at Cornell University Law School (J.D., 1990) and University of New Hampshire (B.A. Political, 1984). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Karen A. Johnson is a lawyer practicing tax & benefits, tax, corporate and 1 other area of law
  • Karen received a B.A. degree from University of New Hampshire in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Karen practices at Ropes & Gray LLP in Boston, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Karen A. Johnson's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Karen A. Johnson

Where is Karen A. Johnson's law office located?
Karen A. Johnson's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Ropes & Gray LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Karen A. Johnson handle?
Karen A. Johnson focuses on business, tax, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Karen A. Johnson practiced law?
Karen A. Johnson has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Karen A. Johnson go to law school?
Karen A. Johnson earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A. Political, 1984).
How can I contact Karen A. Johnson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cornell University Law School
- 1990
B.A. Political
University of New Hampshire
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1990

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