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Atty. Scott Bradford Johnson

Atty. Scott Bradford Johnson

Scott Bradford Johnson is a lawyer practicing corporate & finance, tax, employee benefits & executive compensation and 3 other areas of law. Scott received a B.A. degree from University of California, Santa Barbara in 1988, and has been licensed for 31 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Scott Bradford Johnson at a glance

Scott Bradford Johnson is a Counsel based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, tax, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in California (1995). Educated at New York University School of Law (LL.M. Taxation, 1996) and University of California, Santa Barbara (B.A. Economics, 1988). Active member of Memberships & Activities Admitted to practice in California. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Scott Bradford Johnson is a lawyer practicing corporate & finance, tax, employee benefits & executive compensation and 3 other areas of law
  • Scott received a B.A. degree from University of California, Santa Barbara in 1988, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Scott practices at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Bradford Johnson's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Tax Law

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

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Employment Contracts

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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 San Francisco 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Scott Bradford Johnson

Where is Scott Bradford Johnson's law office located?
Scott Bradford Johnson's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Bradford Johnson handle?
Scott Bradford Johnson focuses on business, tax, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Scott Bradford Johnson practiced law?
Scott Bradford Johnson has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Scott Bradford Johnson go to law school?
Scott Bradford Johnson earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 1996); (B.A. Economics, 1988).
How can I contact Scott Bradford Johnson for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Taxation
New York University School of Law
- 1996
B.A. Economics
University of California, Santa Barbara
- 1988

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1995

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