Atty. Kirk C. Johnson
KIRK C. JOHNSON is a partner admitted to the state bars of Nevada, Arizona and Colorado as well as the United States District Court for the District of Nevada and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Commercial Real Estate Contracts & More Attorney · Serving Reno, NV · 35+ Years Experience
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About Kirk C. Johnson at a Glance
Kirk C. Johnson is a Partner based in Reno, Nevada, practicing at Robertson, Johnson, Miller & Williamson. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on formation, contracts, business, real estate, and breach of contract. Admitted to practice in Nevada (1991), U.S. District Court, District of Nevada (1991), Arizona (1992), and Colorado (1993). Educated at Arizona State University (J.D. Pedrick, 1991) and Iowa State University (B.B.A., 1988). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of State Bar of Nevada State Bar of Arizona State Bar of Colorado Washoe County Bar Association Western Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Reno, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Kirk C. Johnson
- KIRK C. JOHNSON is a partner admitted to the state bars of Nevada, Arizona and Colorado as well as the United States District Court for the District of Nevada and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- Mr. Johnson received his Juris Doctorate Degree from Arizona State University College of Law and a Bachelor of Business Administration, with distinction, from Iowa State University
- Mr. Johnson began his legal career in Nevada in 1991, maintaining a diverse law practice, focusing primarily on commercial, corporate and real estate law
- He represents businesses and business people in virtually all aspects of commercial and corporate law, from forming business entities, to preparing contracts and agreements, to structuring business sales and dissolutions
- He prides himself on finding innovative answers for his business clients' problems
- Included within the broad range of Mr. Johnson's real estate practice is the representation of numerous commercial entities, including the owners of large regional and smaller local commercial centers
- He has assisted these clients in successfully dealing with every aspect of their landlord/tenant relationship, from negotiating and preparing leases to recovering lost rent and damages
- Mr. Johnson has lectured and authored papers on commercial summary evictions and unlawful detainers in Nevada
- His extensive experience in representing the owners of commercial centers has made Mr. Johnson one of Reno's top commercial landlord attorneys
- Mr. Johnson also has substantial experience in all facets of civil litigation, and in one complex civil case, even secured a $1.3 million dollar award of attorneys' fees
- Mr. Johnson has enjoyed particular success in the appellate arena, authoring several successful appeals and writs in high profile and complex cases to the Nevada Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Practice Areas Explained
Kirk C. Johnson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kirk C. Johnson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Reno.
Business Formation in Reno
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Contracts in Reno
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Business & Corporate Law in Reno
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Reno
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Breach of Contract in Reno
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Reno
Practicing law in Nevada. Legal matters in Nevada are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Reno are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Nevada state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Nevada 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 Nevada courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Reno Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Reno-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Reno Choose Kirk C. 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 Kirk C. Johnson's practice in the field of formation, contracts, business, real estate, and breach of contract.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Kirk C. Johnson brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Nevada, U.S. District Court, District of Nevada, and Arizona, Kirk C. Johnson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, contracts, and business, Kirk C. Johnson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Reno
A Reno-based practice means Kirk C. 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 Kirk C. Johnson Handles in Reno
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