Atty. Robert Alan Johnson
Robert Alan Johnson is a lawyer practicing commercial, commercial litigation, investment funds litigation and 1 other area of law. Robert received a M.B.A. degree from Columbia University in 2002, and has been licensed for 38 years.
Commercial & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 38+ Years Experience
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About Robert Alan Johnson at a Glance
Robert Alan Johnson is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, securities, litigation, and energy. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District (1988) and U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals, (1988). Educated at Columbia University (M.B.A. Stanford, 2002) and Harvard Law School (J.D., 1988). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York American Bar Association. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert Alan Johnson
- Robert Alan Johnson is a lawyer practicing commercial, commercial litigation, investment funds litigation and 1 other area of law
- Robert received a M.B.A. degree from Columbia University in 2002, and has been licensed for 38 years
- Robert practices at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP in New York, NY
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Robert Alan Johnson's Areas of Legal Practice
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Business & Corporate Law in New York
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Securities Law in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
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Energy & Utilities Law in New York
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Robert Alan 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 Alan Johnson's practice in the field of business, securities, litigation, and energy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert Alan Johnson brings 38+ 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 New York U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Southern District of New York U.S. District Court, Eastern District and U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of New York and U.S. Court of Appeals,, Robert Alan Johnson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, securities, and litigation, Robert Alan Johnson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Robert Alan 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 Alan Johnson Handles in New York
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