Atty. Stephen Christopher Johnson
Stephen Christopher Johnson is a lawyer practicing business litigation, securities fraud, officers and directors liability and 2 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. degree from Loyola Marymount University in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years.
Business Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 37+ Years Experience
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About Stephen Christopher Johnson at a Glance
Stephen Christopher Johnson is a Member based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Dempsey And Johnson P C. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on employment, business, white collar, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1989). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1989) and Loyola Marymount University (B.A., 1984). Active member of State Bar of California. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen Christopher Johnson
- Stephen Christopher Johnson is a lawyer practicing business litigation, securities fraud, officers and directors liability and 2 other areas of law
- Stephen received a B.A. degree from Loyola Marymount University in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years
- Stephen practices at Dempsey & Johnson, P.C. in Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Stephen Christopher Johnson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Christopher Johnson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Employment Law in Los Angeles
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in Los Angeles
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Stephen Christopher Johnson is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
White Collar Crimes in Los Angeles
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Civil Litigation in Los Angeles
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Civil Rights in Los Angeles
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles 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 venue, 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles Choose Stephen Christopher 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 Stephen Christopher Johnson's practice in the field of employment, business, white collar, litigation, and civil rights.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen Christopher Johnson brings 37+ 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 employment, business, and white collar, Stephen Christopher Johnson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Stephen Christopher Johnson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Stephen Christopher Johnson Handles in Los Angeles
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