Atty. Rolf C Johnsen

Atty. Rolf C Johnsen

Rolf C Johnsen is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, disaster preparedness & recovery, economic development and 4 other areas of law. Rolf received a B.S. degree from University of Virginia in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years.

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Profile Summary

About Rolf C Johnsen at a glance

Rolf C Johnsen is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Jones Walker LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on tax, government, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1985), District of Columbia (1991), and U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (1991). Educated at Tulane University Law School (J.D., 1985) and University of Virginia (B.S. Commerce, 1982). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Memberships •American Bar Association •American Maritime Congress (Vice-Chairman, Board of Directors) •Coast Guard Foundation (Executive Committee) •District of Columbia Bar •Louisiana State Bar Association •Propeller Club of Washington. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Rolf C Johnsen is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, disaster preparedness & recovery, economic development and 4 other areas of law
  • Rolf received a B.S. degree from University of Virginia in 1982, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Rolf practices at Jones Walker LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Rolf C Johnsen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Rolf C Johnsen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

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

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Government & Administrative Law

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Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Rolf C Johnsen's law office located?
Rolf C Johnsen's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Jones Walker LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rolf C Johnsen handle?
Rolf C Johnsen focuses on tax, government, maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Rolf C Johnsen practiced law?
Rolf C Johnsen has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Rolf C Johnsen go to law school?
Rolf C Johnsen earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S. Commerce, 1982).
How can I contact Rolf C Johnsen for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Rolf C Johnsen received?
Rolf C Johnsen's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Tulane University Law School
- 1985
B.S. Commerce
University of Virginia
- 1982

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1985
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia
Admitted: 1991

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