Atty. Stephen Earl Johnson

Atty. Stephen Earl Johnson

Stephen Earl Johnson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, international law, antitrust and trade regulation law. Stephen Earl received a degree from College of Law, London, England in 1980, and has been licensed for 44 years.

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Profile Summary

About Stephen Earl Johnson at a glance

Stephen Earl Johnson is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on real estate, ip, and international. Admitted to practice in England (1982), Illinois (1984), California (1985), and U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1985). Educated at Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D. University, 1984) and College of Law, London, England (Solicitors Final, 1980). Active member of State Bar of California American Bar Association. Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Stephen Earl Johnson is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, international law, antitrust and trade regulation law
  • Stephen Earl received a degree from College of Law, London, England in 1980, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Stephen Earl practices at Kirkland & Ellis LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen Earl Johnson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Earl 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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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Stephen Earl Johnson is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

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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 Palo Alto 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 Stephen Earl Johnson

Where is Stephen Earl Johnson's law office located?
Stephen Earl Johnson's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Kirkland & Ellis LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen Earl Johnson handle?
Stephen Earl Johnson focuses on real estate, ip, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Stephen Earl Johnson practiced law?
Stephen Earl Johnson has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Stephen Earl Johnson go to law school?
Stephen Earl Johnson earned their education at (J.D. University, 1984); (Solicitors Final, 1980).
How can I contact Stephen Earl Johnson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. University
Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 1984
Solicitors Final
College of Law, London, England
- 1980

Bar Admissions

England
Admitted: 1982
Illinois
Admitted: 1984
California
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1985
New York
Admitted: 1991

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