Atty. Kimya Shani Pendleton Johnson

Atty. Kimya Shani Pendleton Johnson

Kimya Shani Pendleton Johnson is a lawyer practicing labor and employment matters. Kimya received a M.A. degree from Columbia University in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 23 yrs experience 23 year
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About Kimya Shani Pendleton Johnson at a glance

Kimya Shani Pendleton Johnson is an Associate based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Cozen O'Connor. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on employment. Admitted to practice in New York (2003) and Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern Distric (2010). Educated at Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D., 2002) and Columbia University (M.A. Spelman, 1999). Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Kimya Shani Pendleton Johnson is a lawyer practicing labor and employment matters
  • Kimya received a M.A. degree from Columbia University in 1999, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Kimya practices at Cozen O'Connor in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Kimya Shani Pendleton Johnson's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

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 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 Philadelphia 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kimya Shani Pendleton Johnson

Where is Kimya Shani Pendleton Johnson's law office located?
Kimya Shani Pendleton Johnson's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Cozen O'Connor. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kimya Shani Pendleton Johnson handle?
Kimya Shani Pendleton Johnson focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Kimya Shani Pendleton Johnson practiced law?
Kimya Shani Pendleton Johnson has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Kimya Shani Pendleton Johnson go to law school?
Kimya Shani Pendleton Johnson earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (M.A. Spelman, 1999).
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Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
- 2002
M.A. Spelman
Columbia University
- 1999

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2003
Pennsylvania U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern Distric
Admitted: 2010

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