Atty. Robert A. Johnson
Robert Arthur Johnson has been a member of California Bar since 1991. Mr.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving Dana Point, CA · 35+ Years Experience
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About Robert A. Johnson at a Glance
Robert A. Johnson is a Member based in Dana Point, California, practicing at Robert Johnson Law Corporation. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, real estate, ip, and construction. Admitted to practice in California (1991), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1995), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1999), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1999). Educated at University of Iowa (Bachelors, 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Orange County Bar Association. Serves clients in Dana Point, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert A. Johnson
- Robert Arthur Johnson has been a member of California Bar since 1991
- Mr. Johnson has had his own law firm in Dana Point and San Clemente since May of 2006
- Prior to opening his own law firm, Mr. Johnson was a shareholder and head of the litigation department of a 15 lawyer law firm in Irvine
- Mr. Johnson started his career in 1991 as an associate attorney with what was then the law firm with the largest number of lawyers in California and which is the twenty second largest law firm in the United States today
- Mr. Johnson graduated in the top ten percent of his class from the University of Iowa College of Law, the country's twenty sixth best law school according to US News and World Report
- He was an editor on a law review, as well as a published author, and the faculty of the law college elected Mr. Johnson for inclusion in the prestigious Order of the Coif honor society
- Mr. Johnson obtained his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Iowa by graduating in the top ten percent of his class
- Robert Johnson Law Corporation employs a business oriented approach to all matters that considers the costs versus the benefits with a strategic focus on achieving the client's desired end result in an efficient and timely manner
- The firm provides "big firm" quality work at small firm rates
- Counsel opposing Robert Johnson Law Corporation have included 500 to 1800 lawyer firms such as White & Case (6th largest US law firm), K&L Gates (8th largest), Lewis Brisbois (39th), Venable (84th) and Holland & Hart (112th)
Practice Areas Explained
Robert A. Johnson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert A. Johnson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Dana Point.
Contracts in Dana Point
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Business & Corporate Law in Dana Point
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 Dana Point
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Intellectual Property in Dana Point
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Robert A. Johnson is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Construction Law in Dana Point
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Dana Point
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 Dana Point 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.
Dana Point Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Dana Point-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 Dana Point Choose Robert A. 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 Robert A. Johnson's practice in the field of contracts, business, real estate, ip, and construction.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert A. 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 California, U.S. District Court, Central District of California, and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California, Robert A. Johnson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering contracts, business, and real estate, Robert A. Johnson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Dana Point
A Dana Point-based practice means Robert A. 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 Robert A. Johnson Handles in Dana Point
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