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Zachary H. Johnson is a versatile litigator with a wealth of experience in criminal and civil practice derived from his employment at some of New York's top legal institutions. He specializes primarily in criminal defense, civil litigation, civil rights, and FINRA-related matters and serves as the firm's managing partner.
Mr. Johnson began his legal career serving as an Assistant District Attorney under the Hon. Robert M. Morgenthau, District Attorney of New York County. Mr. Johnson first served in the Appeals Bureau, where he authored approximately 30 briefs submitted to the Appellate Division and Term of the Supreme Court of New York and the New York Court of Appeals. In one such matter, Mr. Johnson successfully argued People v. Providence, 2 NY3d 579 (2004) which was heard by New York’s highest court, the Court of Appeals. After leaving the Appeals Bureau, Mr. Johnson transferred to the Trial Division and served as a trial attorney where he acted as lead prosecutor in numerous felony and misdemeanor jury trials, grand jury presentations, and evidentiary and suppression hearings, and was a member of that office's Identity Theft Unit.
Mr. Johnson left the D.A.’s office in 2006 to join the litigation group at Shearman & Sterling LLP. There, Mr. Johnson worked on a variety of civil and investigative matters, including an internal investigation of a large global firm in connection with an international bribery and corruption probe and an adversary proceeding in connection with the bankruptcy of a prominent investment bank. He took and defended depositions and cross-examined an adversary’s CFO in commercial litigation arbitration proceedings. He has also represented clients in connection with landlord and tenant and subpoena-compliance matters.
Since forming Galluzzo & Johnson LLP with his former colleague at the Manhattan DA's Office, Mr. Johnson has developed a solid reputation as a go-to litigator and legal advisor for financial professionals. Indeed, he can claim to have won a multimillion dollar FINRA arbitration on behalf of a broker that Fortune magazine described as "practically impossible." (Read the article about the case here). Mr. Johnson has also had tremendous success defending FINRA-licensed professionals against a variety of criminal charges and advising them in employment-related matters. Mr. Johnson's client list is not limited to finance professionals, however. He has also successfully defended a wide variety of professionals, working people, students and tourists in all sorts of criminal matters, favorably settled civil rights claims on behalf of victims of false arrests and/or physical abuse by law enforcement, andlitigated complex civil lawsuits and appeals on behalf of individuals and corporations alike.
Mr. Johnson graduated magna cum laude from Temple University School of Law in Philadelphia. He served as a staff editor on the Temple Law Review and received the school’s Barrister Award in Trial Advocacy and the Lynne M. Abraham (Philadelphia District Attorney) award for outstanding performance in Criminal Law and Professional Responsibility. Mr. Johnson authored a law review comment that was later cited in New York Court of Appeals Judge Albert Rosenblatt’s treatise, The Complete Search Warrant, Annotated. While in law school, Mr. Johnson held internships at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office as well as the Philadelphia branch of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
Mr. Johnson is a co-founder of Galluzzo & Johnson LLP. He is licensed to practice in New York, the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York and is a member of New York State Bar Association, where he serves as a member of the Electronic Communications Committee as well as the New York City Bar Association, where he serves as a member of the Criminal Advocacy Committee. Mr. Johnson is also conversant in Spanish.
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Acquired: 2016
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Acquired: 2003
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48 Wall Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY, 10005
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Posted by Angela | January 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
So glad we hired him!
My son was falsely accused of several felony offenses. We originally hired Zack's partner, Matt Galluzzo. Throughout the process of meeting with Matt, it was apparent that Zack had much to add to my son's defense. He was hired as second chair and proved to be an invaluable asset. Zack has an extraord...
Posted by Jesse | January 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Saved my life.
Zach sat second chair at my criminal trial in Kings County Supreme Court. I was facing 9 charges, with a realistic possible sentence of 5-10 years in prison. He was a crucial part of my full acquittal of all charges. He is smart, confident, and fluent with the law, both precedent and procedure. W...
Posted by Scott | December 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Trustworthy and Efficient
Zachary took care of a summons I received for a turnstile ticket that mandated I appear in court. Professional from beginning to end, he was informative and handled the matter efficiently with patience and courtesy.
Posted by SK | November 05, 2015 | Criminal Defense
GREAT SERVICE
I first found out about Zack's law firm through his blog. I was charged with a misdemeanor and was in a desperate position to find an attorney who was experienced with this matter. Because I am a student, I could not commit to anything right away, but he gave me very comprehensive consultations thr...
Posted by Tristan | October 09, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Zach case work resulted in my case dismissal
April 2015 my husband walked out on our marriage without a clear explanation. Seven days later he lost his new apartment and returned to my apartment with not only things but also his lovers. As I attempted to remove their luggage, my husband grabbed my arm. Instead of fighting back, I yelled out...
"I have known Zach since the inception of his firm and have enlisted his counsel on behalf of my own clients from time to time, much to their satisfaction. Were a family member or close friend ever to need the advice of a criminal defense attorney, Zach and his firm would be first on my list of attorneys to recommend."
"Zachary Johnson is a fantastic attorney who gets great results for his clients (the best kind of attorney). Zach is smart, hardworking, and has plenty of trial experience. I regularly refer cases to him."
"Zach is a former colleague from the Manhattan DA's Office. He is a critical thinker and excellent at sizing up complex issues and advising a proper and favorable course of action. He has the respect of his colleagues in the legal community and is an outstanding attorney. I enthusiastically endorse him."
"Zach Johnson is one of the sharpest and most thorough attorneys I know. An alum of both the Appeals and Trial Divisions of the prestigious Manhattan District Attorney's Office, Zach is a powerful advocate who wins battles on paper and in the courtroom. He is one of the best legal writers I know, and has an uncanny ability to quickly master the procedural rules applicable in any scenario and then forcefully utilize those rules to his advantage. He is thorough, careful, and bright. He is also an attorney who I constantly go to for advice because I highly respect and trust his judgment. For all of these reasons I give Zach Johnson the highest recommendation."
"I've known Zack Johnson since he was a Manhattan prosecutor and have had the pleasure of working alongside him for several years. I have supreme respect for his lawyering skills - he's smart, organized, thorough, tough, and just incredibly competent in all regards. He can zero in on the critical issues in a case almost immediately and he simply never makes mistakes because he's always prepared and knowledgeable about what he's doing. He's an outstanding lawyer and his peers all know it. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
"Zack is a detail-oriented and client-focused attorney who consistently receives favorable results for his clients."
"Zack Johnson is a terrific attorney -- thoughtful, aggressive, and thorough. Notwithstanding these qualities, he also happens to be a very good human being. I had the privilege of working on several cases with him, and recommend him highly."
"I worked with Zack in the Manhattan District Attorney's Office from 2002 to 2007. Zack was respected throughout the office as an intelligent, hard-working and aggressive prosecutor capable of obtaining favorable results under difficult circumstances. We are both in private practice now handling criminal defense matters. He brings the same commitment to professionalism and aggressive advocacy to his private criminal defense practice. I enthusiastically endorse him and expect that his firm will grow in size and reputation over the next few years."
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2011
Pro Bono Service, The Legal Aid Society
2002
Barrister Award in Trial Advocacy, Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
2002
Lynne M. Abraham Award in Crim. Law and Prof. Resp., Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
2009 - Present
Partner, Galluzzo & Johnson, LLP
2006 - 2009
Associate, Shearman & Sterling LLP
2002 - 2006
Assistant District Attorney, New York County District Attorney's Office
2009 - Present
New York City Bar Association, Criminal Advocacy CommitteeMember
2006 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember, Electronic Communications Committee
Total acquittal
Client reinstated to university community
Negotiated plea to a non-criminal offense
Successfully defended a lower court decision in the NYS Court of Appeals
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
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BA - Bachelor of Arts
2014
2010
2002
English
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