Patricia A. Johnson

Patricia A. Johnson

4.2
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 34 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Okemos, MI
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Litigation, Employment & Labor, Bankruptcy & Debt

3836 Okemos Road, Okemos, MI

About Patricia

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Debt 25%

Foreclosures - Garnishments - Repossessions - Debt settlement

25%
Employment and Labor 25%

Employment benefits, unemployment appeals, wrongful discharge, discrimination, harassment.

35 years

25%
Estate Planning 25%

Earned Certificate in Estate Planning from Institute of Continuing Legal Education: Wills, trusts, guardianships, conservatorship power of attorney, patient advocate power of attorney, probate matters.

35 years

25%
Litigation 25%

Civil litigation; personal injury; driver's license appeals; duis, minor in possession, juvenile crimes

35 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 34 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1991

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Patricia A. Johnson, Attorney at Law

3836 Okemos Road, Okemos, MI, 48864-3636

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Patricia A. Johnson's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Would not recommend

I had this woman involved in an unemployment case in 2022, I am now just leaving this review because I did not know where to leave a review until now. This woman was recommended to me by a judge (who happens to be a family friend) so I thought it would be a good fit. Unfortunately, it was not. Not on...ly did she consistently make me feel I was a bother to her, but she treated me in a manage that was unprofessional and honesty rude. During one of our phone calls, she informed me she need to let me go because she hadn't even eaten her breakfast yet (she called me). During the trial, when the judge asked me a question, she told me multiple times to stop talking, even though the judge was directly talking to me. My unemployment case ended up being an account error and it was ultimately dismissed along with several others that got tangled up due to the Pandemic. She never once took the time to listen to me just kept demanding paperwork. I was going thru medical issues that could've resulted in my death and then was trying to deal with all the unemployment fall out after the pandemic. In no way did she make this process easier for me. I informed our family friend of her treatment, and I was given an apology for the recommendation of her and was told he would never recommend her again to anyone. I will definitely be taking his advice and will not have any contact with her again...I suggest the same for anyone looking at her as a potential lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | April 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Amazing Unemployment Advocate

Patricia was extremely helpful with helping me win my unemployment case. She was very professional, and direct. Additionally, she has great communication and responds within a timely manner no matter the time. I couldn’t have done it without her, and she made this stressful situation not as overwhelm...ing. Would highly recommend. Thank you Patricia!!

Posted by Jodi | April 22, 2019 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Super Advocate/Consultant

Patricia was a wonderful advocate for me and helped me immensely. She was on top of my case and we won it. I would use Patricia again and i highly recommend her.

Posted by Marilyn | February 12, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Rock Star Lawyer

Patricia A. Johnson - From beginning to the end of my case, she was professional, helpful and exactly on point. I am so glad that I picked her and that she decided to take my case. She had my back and represented me as I would have represented myself. Five stars is not enough to express what she ...has performed in my case, I give her ten stars. I highly recommend her as one of the most professional lawyers that I have every experienced. A thousands time Ms. Johnson I thank you.

Posted by anonymous | January 01, 2015 | Wrongful Termination

I strongly recommend Patricia Johnson

Patricia Johnson is an awesome attorney and advocate. I had a former employer (Grand Ledge Ford) trying to get unemployment back after being fired wrongly 2 years previous. Patricia acted on my behalf as an advocate in a telephone hearing and was excellent. She was very aggressive on my behalf and ma...de the process very easy. She won my case for me and I would recommend her very strongly.

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

2009

Certificate in Estate Planning, Institute of Continuing Legal Education

1991

Juris Doctor, cum laude, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

1991

Certificate of Merit in Labor Arbitration, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

1990

Law Review, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

1989

Certificate of Merit in Scholarly Writing, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

1988

Amercan Jurisprudence Award in Research & Wrting, Lawyers Co-Operative Publishing Co., Bancroft-Whitney Company

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Owner, Patricia A. Johnson, Attorney at Law

1993 - 1994

Contract Attorney, Legal Aid of Mid-Michigan

Associations

2010 - Present

Debtors Bar of West Michigan

Member

2010 - Present

Consumer Bankrupcy Association Eastern District of Michigan

Member

1991 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member in Good Standing 21 years

1991 - Present

Ingham County Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys

Member

Federal Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Adversary Proceeding in Motion to Deny Discharge of Debt

Won debtor's case after 3-day trial.

Adversary Proceeding in Violation of Automatic Stay

Won debtor's case against landlord and award of $10,000 in damages after 3-day trial.

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Education

1991

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor, Cum Laude

N/A

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BS - Bachelor of Science

N/A

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

MS - Master of Science

Speaking Engagements

1992

Ingham County Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law Section

Adversary Proceeding against Landlord of Debtor who Violated Automatic Stay

Languages

English

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