Atty. Michael D. Johnson
Following his undergraduate studies at Cornell University, Michael Johnson worked as a licensed real estate agent where he negotiated the purchase and sale of commercial retail and residential properties. Mr.
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About Michael D. Johnson at a Glance
Michael D. Johnson is an Associate based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Yukevich Cavanaugh. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California United States District Court for the Central District of California (2015). Educated at Loyola Law School (J.D., 2015) and Cornell University (B.A., 2005). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Michael D. Johnson
- Following his undergraduate studies at Cornell University, Michael Johnson worked as a licensed real estate agent where he negotiated the purchase and sale of commercial retail and residential properties
- Mr. Johnson then attended Loyola Law School’s Evening Division
- During law school, Mr. Johnson served as a full-time law clerk for Yukevich | Cavanaugh, where he conducted extensive legal research on various issues regarding products liability, negligence, and asbestos litigation
- Also during law school, Mr. Johnson served as legal extern for Judge Patti-Jo McKay, the presiding judge of the Appellate Division of the Los Angeles Superior Court
- As a judicial extern, Mr. Johnson conducted legal research and drafted Wende brief determinations
- Moreover, during law school Mr. Johnson served as an extern for the California Labor Commission, where he formulated assessments in cases of workplace retaliation
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- Olson Construction, Inc. – Read Details Orange County Superior Court, Orange County, CA – Aug 29, 2019 • Lainez v
- STAT Services, Inc. – Read Details Orange County Superior Court, Orange County, CA – Aug 20, 2019 • Johnson v
- Systems XT, Inc. – Read Details California Court of Appeal, Second District, Los Angeles, CA – March 27, 2019 • Herbert v
- Takata Corporation – Read Details San Bernardino Superior Court, San Bernardino, CA – March 16, 2017
Practice Areas Explained
Michael D. Johnson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael D. Johnson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Personal Injury in Los Angeles
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Product Liability in Los Angeles
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Civil Litigation in Los Angeles
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles Choose Michael D. 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 D. Johnson's practice in the field of personal injury, product liability, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Michael D. Johnson brings 11+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, product liability, and litigation, Michael D. Johnson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Michael D. 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 D. Johnson Handles in Los Angeles
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