Atty. Sonja Ruth Johnson

Atty. Sonja Ruth Johnson

Sonja Ruth Johnson is a lawyer practicing real estate taxation, property tax assessments, property tax appeals. Sonja received a B.A. degree from Trinity College in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years.

Chicago Chicago 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Sonja Ruth Johnson at a glance

Sonja Ruth Johnson is a real estate, tax, tax litigation, estate tax, and appellate attorney based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1981) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1981). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1981) and Trinity College (B.A., 1978). Active member of Chicago. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sonja Ruth Johnson is a lawyer practicing real estate taxation, property tax assessments, property tax appeals
  • Sonja received a B.A. degree from Trinity College in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Sonja practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Sonja Ruth Johnson's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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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Tax Litigation

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Estate & Gift Tax

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sonja Ruth Johnson

Where is Sonja Ruth Johnson's law office located?
Sonja Ruth Johnson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sonja Ruth Johnson handle?
Sonja Ruth Johnson focuses on real estate, tax, tax litigation, estate tax, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Sonja Ruth Johnson practiced law?
Sonja Ruth Johnson has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Sonja Ruth Johnson go to law school?
Sonja Ruth Johnson earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact Sonja Ruth Johnson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1981
B.A.
Trinity College
- 1978

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1981

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