Atty. Russell D. Johnson

Atty. Russell D. Johnson

Russell D. Johnson is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, aviation, employment & labor and 2 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Russell D. Johnson at a glance

Russell D. Johnson is an Associate, Litigation Department based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Paul Hastings LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, insurance, maritime, and aviation. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia Virginia (2010), Alaska (2011), and Colorado (2015). Educated at Wake Forest University School of Law (J.D., 2009) and Emory University (B.A., 2006). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Russell D. Johnson is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, aviation, employment & labor and 2 other areas of law
  • Russell received a B.A. degree from Emory University in 2006, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Russell practices at Paul Hastings LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Russell D. Johnson's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

Russell D. Johnson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in District of Columbia →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Russell D. Johnson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in District of Columbia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Russell D. Johnson is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in District of Columbia →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

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

Russell D. Johnson is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in District of Columbia →

Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

Russell D. Johnson is one of 9,225 aviation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse aviation attorneys in District of Columbia →

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Russell D. Johnson

Where is Russell D. Johnson's law office located?
Russell D. Johnson's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Paul Hastings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Russell D. Johnson handle?
Russell D. Johnson focuses on personal injury, employment, insurance, maritime, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Russell D. Johnson practiced law?
Russell D. Johnson has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Russell D. Johnson go to law school?
Russell D. Johnson earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A., 2006).
How can I contact Russell D. Johnson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University School of Law
- 2009
B.A.
Emory University
- 2006

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia Virginia
Admitted: 2010
Alaska
Admitted: 2011
Colorado
Admitted: 2015

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