Atty. Michael Brian Johnson
Michael Brian Johnson is a lawyer practicing litigation, professional liability, ethics-legal malpractice and 3 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from The University of Texas at Austin in 1994, and has been licensed for 44 years.
Ethics Legal Malpractice & More Attorney · Serving Austin, TX · 44+ Years Experience
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About Michael Brian Johnson at a Glance
Michael Brian Johnson is a Partner based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1982), Illinois (inactive) (1997), U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois (1997), and Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. District Cour (2001). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1997) and The University of Texas at Austin (B.A. Liberal, 1994). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Travis County and Illinois State Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Austin Young Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael Brian Johnson
- Michael Brian Johnson is a lawyer practicing litigation, professional liability, ethics-legal malpractice and 3 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from The University of Texas at Austin in 1994, and has been licensed for 44 years
- Michael practices at Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP in Austin, TX
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Michael Brian Johnson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Brian Johnson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Austin.
Business & Corporate Law in Austin
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Civil Litigation in Austin
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate Practice in Austin
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Austin
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Austin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Austin Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Austin-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 Austin Choose Michael Brian 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 Michael Brian Johnson's practice in the field of business, litigation, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael Brian Johnson brings 44+ 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 Minnesota, Illinois (inactive), and U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois, Michael Brian Johnson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and appellate, Michael Brian Johnson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Austin
A Austin-based practice means Michael Brian 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 Michael Brian Johnson Handles in Austin
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