Bradford P. Johnson
Johnson Law Group Intl PLLC
1321 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20003
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Phone: (202) 544-1515 | Fax: (866) 446-3240
http://www.johnsonlawgroupintl.com
Client-Focused and Responsive Legal Services
Legal Topic
Estate Planning
Preferred New Clients
Individual or institutional.
Sub-Topics
Asset Protection
Business Succession Planning
Charitable Giving
Guardianship
Living Wills
Power of Attorney
Probate & Estate Administration
Trusts
- Charitable Trusts
- Living Trusts
- Revocable Trust & Irrevocable Trusts
- Special Needs Trusts
- Supplemental Needs Trusts
Wills
Legal Topic
Business Law
Preferred New Clients
Individual or institutional.
Sub-Topics
Business Entity Formation
- Business Successions
- Buying & Selling
- Closely Held Businesses
- Corporations
- Directors' & Officers' Liability
- Franchising
- Joint Ventures
- Limited Liability Companies (LLCs)
- Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures
- Nonprofits & Tax-Exempt Corporations
- Partnerships
- Professional Corporations
- Public Offerings
- Shareholders' Rights
- Trade Associations
Commercial Law
- Breach of Contract
- Contract Disputes
- Contract Drafting & Review
- Employment Contracts
- Franchises
- International Transactions
- Non-Compete Contracts
- Secured Transactions
- Uniform Commercial Code
- Warranties
Construction
- Commercial Construction Contracts
- Construction Defects
- Construction Disputes
- Dangerous Property
- Government Construction Contracts
- Mechanics' Liens
Consumer Law
- Lemon Law
Government Contracts
- Debarment
- Defense Contracts
- Defense Procurement
- Federal Contracts
- Government Construction Contracts
- State & Municipal Contracts
International Law
- Business & Trade
- Customs
- Foreign Investment
- Imports & Exports
- International Arbitration
- International Banking
- International Taxation
- International Transactions
- Trade Regulation
Internet (Cyberspace)
- Computer Crimes
- Computer Law
- Digital Signatures
- Domain Names
- Electronic Commerce
- Identity Theft
- Spam
Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
Bar Admissions
DC, Mar 1985
Bar Number: 385757
VT, May 2007
Other Court Admissions
U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland; U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia; U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit; District of Columbia Court of Appeals; and Vermont Supreme Court.
Association Memberships
Member of the D.C. and Vermont bar associations.
Continuing Education
We fulfill continuing educational requirements of the District of Columbia and Vermont bars.
Papers and Publications
We have published numerous papers and reports related to our development assistance activities.
Example Cases
Our firm serves as plaintiffs' counsel in a large civil rights lawsuit that requires the District of Columbia to provide appropriate services to children with special needs.
Education
Antioch School of Law
J.D.
Washington
DC
1984
University of Massachusetts at Amherst
M.A.
Amherst
MA
1982
Middlebury College
B.A.
Middlebury
VT
1977
Honors.
Number of Attorneys
2
State Licensed In
District of Columbia and Vermont.
Firm Focus and History
The firm was established as a sole practice in 1985 and initially focused on legal issues related to disabilities and special education. The firm has a consulting arm that specializes in international development.
Our firm specializes in representing businesses across a wide spectrum of issues, including business formation, general and government contracting, human resource development and regulatory compliance. We also represent individuals on issues related to estate planning: wills, health directives, trusts, etc. We have special expertise in creating special needs trusts.
Previous Employment Summary
I have been a practicing attorney since 1985.
Activities and Awards
I provide pro bono assistance to several organizations, including a senior center (Capitol Hill Village), the local chamber of commerce (Capitol Hill Association of Merchants and Professionals), the Institute of World Affairs, and the David A. Clark School of Law clinical educational program.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
We believe that a client's best interest is served if he or she is as fully informed as possible about legal issues that affect his or her life.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
This is a standard practice in our firm.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
We will coach clients informally on occasion.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
I wanted to enter a profession that is dedicated to service to others less fortunate than myself.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I have traveled widely on business to some of the poorest parts of the world. The perspective gained through travel and working with people who lead lives that are far different, and in most cases much more difficult, provide me with the humility and empathy often required of lawyers in the United States.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
My over-arching goal is to provide quality and affordable services to clients on issues that are important to their everyday lives.
What do you like best about your career?
The ability to decide for myself about what issues on which to focus my energies.
Tell us about your law firm:
Our clients work with a friendly, responsive and caring team of lawyers, paralegals and interns.
What are your strengths and style?
We focus on creative problem-solving that is responsive and timely.
Personal Interests:
Reading, music, travel, and outdoor activities.
Office Manager/Assistant
Jackie Parker.
Fax
(866) 446-3240
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Burlington Office Fax: (866) 446-3240
Emergency After Hours
Yes
Foreign Languages
Russian, Spanish, French, and Farsi.
Additional Offices
Burlington
72 Lakeview Terrace
Unit D
Burlington, VT 05401
(202) 437-5164
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
We have fixed prices for certain tasks, such as will or trust preparation. Otherwise, our fees are based on hourly rates. We offer a ten percent discount to clients referred to us through Nolo.
Hourly Rates
Up to $275, depending on the attorney.
Free Initial Consultation?
All initial consultations are without obligation.
Typical Retainer
Our policy is to set retainer amounts in consultation with our clients.
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