Atty. Stephen Patrick Howard Johnson
Stephen Patrick Howard Johnson is a lawyer practicing corporate taxation. Stephen received a B.B.A. degree from Baruch College in 1982, and has been licensed for 42 years.
Corporate Taxation Attorney · Serving San Francisco, CA · 42+ Years Experience
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About Stephen Patrick Howard Johnson at a Glance
Stephen Patrick Howard Johnson is a Princ. Consultant based in San Francisco, California. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1984), Michigan (1987), New York (1991), and California (2002). Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1987) and Baruch College (B.B.A., 1982). Serves clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Stephen Patrick Howard Johnson
- Stephen Patrick Howard Johnson is a lawyer practicing corporate taxation
- Stephen received a B.B.A. degree from Baruch College in 1982, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Stephen practices in San Francisco, CA
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Stephen Patrick Howard Johnson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen Patrick Howard Johnson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in San Francisco.
Tax Law in San Francisco
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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 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.
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Why Clients in San Francisco Choose Stephen Patrick Howard 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 Patrick Howard Johnson's practice in the field of tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Stephen Patrick Howard Johnson brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Illinois, Michigan, and New York, Stephen Patrick Howard Johnson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Tax Practice
Concentrating on tax means Stephen Patrick Howard Johnson's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in San Francisco
A San Francisco-based practice means Stephen Patrick Howard 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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