Atty. Scott Johnson
Professional Experience Scott’s practice is focused on helping clients make fully-informed decisions regarding the purchase, development and remediation of contaminated property. He advises clients about the risks they may face as past, present, or future owners or operators of such property, guides them through the complexities of cleanup laws and regulations, and makes sure that parties responsible for the contamination assume their fair share of liability.
Environmental Law & More Attorney · Serving Seattle, WA · 33+ Years Experience
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About Scott Johnson at a Glance
Scott Johnson is a real estate and environmental attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Helsell Fetterman LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Admitted to practice in Washington (1993). Educated at University of Washington (JD, 1993) and Washington State University (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Scott Johnson
Professional Experience
Scott’s practice is focused on helping clients make fully-informed decisions regarding the purchase, development and remediation of contaminated property. He advises clients about the risks they may face as past, present, or future owners or operators of such property, guides them through the complexities of cleanup laws and regulations, and makes sure that parties responsible for the contamination assume their fair share of liability. Scott also assists clients to comply with other environmental and land use laws – from the Clean Water Act to SEPA to land segregation. In addition, he is a skilled real estate attorney who handles all phases of property acquisition and development and ensures that his clients’ rights as property owners are protected.
In providing legal services to his clients, Scott applies over 25 years of experience in advising high-level decision makers on a variety of legal and policy issues. His success stems from an ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear, usable information, and to offer his clients strategies for resolving difficult issues in a cost-effective manner. Scott is dedicated to his clients – attentive, responsible, and responsive. As a result, he builds long-lasting relationships with his clients so that he can provide legal services that are closely tailored to each client’s needs.
Prior to entering private practice, Scott was an attorney in the public sector. He was most recently with King County advising clients regarding real estate transactions, environmental law compliance, property management, public transportation issues, and a myriad of other subjects. He was an attorney with the Navajo Nation before joining the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and began his career with the Washington Attorney General’s Office.
Personal
Scott enjoys spending time with his wife and two children at home, around the city and in the great outdoors. And, as time allows, he dabbles in rock climbing, downhill skiing, running, tennis, mountain and road bicycling, and public policy.
Admitted to Practice
- Washington State
- U.S., District Court for the Western District of Washington
- U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Practice Areas Explained
Scott Johnson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott Johnson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Seattle.
Real Estate Law in Seattle
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Scott Johnson is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Washington →
Environmental Law in Seattle
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Scott Johnson is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Washington →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Seattle
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Seattle are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington 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 Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Seattle Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Seattle-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 Seattle Choose Scott 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 Scott Johnson's practice in the field of real estate and environmental.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Scott Johnson brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate and environmental, Scott Johnson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Seattle
A Seattle-based practice means Scott 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 Scott Johnson Handles in Seattle
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