Atty. Michael Wayne Johnson

Atty. Michael Wayne Johnson

Mr. Michael Wayne Johnson is a lawyer practicing domestic estate & business planning, probate, estate & trust administration and 5 other areas of law.

Austin Austin 23 Years Experience 23 year
Call (737) 358-7012

Profile Summary

About Michael Wayne Johnson at a glance

Michael Wayne Johnson is a Member based in Austin, Texas, practicing at Cook Brooks Johnson PLLC. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Texas (2003). Educated at University of Texas at Austin (J.D., 2003) and Baylor University (M.A. Hardin, 1998). Active member of Austin and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. Serves clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Michael Wayne Johnson is a lawyer practicing domestic estate & business planning, probate, estate & trust administration and 5 other areas of law
  • Michael received a M.A. degree from Baylor University in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Michael practices at Cook Brooks Johnson PLLC in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Wayne Johnson's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Michael Wayne Johnson is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Wayne Johnson

Where is Michael Wayne Johnson's law office located?
Michael Wayne Johnson's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. The firm is Cook Brooks Johnson PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Wayne Johnson handle?
Michael Wayne Johnson focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Michael Wayne Johnson practiced law?
Michael Wayne Johnson has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Michael Wayne Johnson go to law school?
Michael Wayne Johnson earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (M.A. Hardin, 1998).
How can I contact Michael Wayne Johnson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Texas at Austin
- 2003
M.A. Hardin
Baylor University
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2003

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