Atty. William Edward Johnson

Atty. William Edward Johnson

William Edward Johnson is a lawyer practicing antitrust and trade regulation, business litigation, patents and 4 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from University of Utah in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.

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Profile Summary

About William Edward Johnson at a glance

William Edward Johnson is an Of Counsel based in Malibu, California, practicing at Richard E Hodge Inc. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on patent, trademark, probate, copyright, and business. Admitted to practice in California (1974) and U.S. District Court, Northern and Central Districts of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth a (1974). Educated at University of Southern California (J.D., 1974) and University of Utah (B.A., 1971). Active member of State Bar of California. Serands clients in Malibu, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Edward Johnson is a lawyer practicing antitrust and trade regulation, business litigation, patents and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from University of Utah in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • William practices at Richard E. Hodge, Inc. in Malibu, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Edward Johnson's Areas of Practice

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

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Probate

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Copyright Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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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 Malibu 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 William Edward Johnson

Where is William Edward Johnson's law office located?
William Edward Johnson's law practice is located in Malibu, California. The firm is Richard E Hodge Inc. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Edward Johnson handle?
William Edward Johnson focuses on patent, trademark, probate, copyright, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Edward Johnson practiced law?
William Edward Johnson has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did William Edward Johnson go to law school?
William Edward Johnson earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A., 1971).
How can I contact William Edward Johnson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Southern California
- 1974
B.A.
University of Utah
- 1971

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, Northern and Central Districts of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth a
Admitted: 1974

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