Atty. Melissa A Johnson

Atty. Melissa A Johnson

Melissa A Johnson is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, real estate finance, intellectual property and 1 other area of law. Melissa received a B.A. degree from James Madison University in 1999, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Washington Washington 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Melissa A Johnson at a glance

Melissa A Johnson is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Krooth And Altman Llp. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on real estate, ip, tax, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1998), Virginia (2003), Michigan (2008), and District of Columbia (2009). Educated at American University, Washington College of Law (J.D., 2002) and James Madison University (B.A., 1999). Active member of The District of Columbia Bar Virginia State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Melissa A Johnson is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, real estate finance, intellectual property and 1 other area of law
  • Melissa received a B.A. degree from James Madison University in 1999, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Melissa practices at Krooth & Altman LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa A Johnson's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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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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Commercial Real Estate

Melissa A Johnson is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in District of Columbia →

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

Common questions about Melissa A Johnson

Where is Melissa A Johnson's law office located?
Melissa A Johnson's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Krooth And Altman Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa A Johnson handle?
Melissa A Johnson focuses on real estate, ip, tax, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Melissa A Johnson practiced law?
Melissa A Johnson has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Melissa A Johnson go to law school?
Melissa A Johnson earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.A., 1999).
How can I contact Melissa A Johnson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
American University, Washington College of Law
- 2002
B.A.
James Madison University
- 1999

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1998
Virginia
Admitted: 2003
Michigan
Admitted: 2008
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2009

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