About Mary
Biography
Mary I. Johnson, Attorney at Law, J.D.*
Areas of Practice
Family Law - Divorce, custody, change of child custody, child support establishment and modification, spousal maintenance or alimony, adoption, visitation, property division, pension division and preparation of qualified domestic relations orders, orders for protection/ restraining orders, name change, and all other domestic relation issues. 90 % of practice is dedicated to the practice of family law.
Wills / Deeds- Preparation of wills, powers of attorney, living will or health care declarations. Also drafting of real estate deeds, life estate deeds, contract for deeds. 10 % of practice dedicated to this area.
Educational & Professional Summary:
1988 - Bachelor of Arts Degree Magna Cum Laude from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND. Major in Psychology with Honora and minor in English.
1991 - Juris Doctorate Degree received from William Mitchell College of Law, St. Paul, Minnesota.
1992 - Admitted to the bar
1993 - Judicial Law Clerk , Sixth Judicial District- was hired and served the State of Minnesota as a Judicial Law Clerk for Honorable David E. Ackerson and Honorable Jeffrey Rantala, Judges of the District Court, Hibbing, MN.
1993 - 1997 - Johnson & Deal, Attorneys at Law - opened our own business private practice after the end of judicial clerkship. I acquired and renovated office building near the courthouse in Virginia, Minnesota when I started private practice with partner Todd E. Deal, Attorney at Law, Certified Public Accountant. Deal and I went to law school together and graduated law school at same time. Emphasis of my practice was family law and partner Deal's emphasis was in criminal law.
1997 - 2012(present)- M Johnson Law Firm, P.A. - continued in private practice as sole shareholder of professional corporation where I remain as a practicing attorney emphasis 90% family law. Percentage of time in litigation is 70 - 90%.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
33 years
33 years
33 years
33 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Minnesota for 33 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 1992
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2013
Location
Johnson Law Firm PA
208 S 5th Ave, Virginia, MN, 55792
Johnson Law Firm, PA
208 S 5th Ave, Virginia, MN, 55792
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Mary Irene Johnson's Reviews
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9 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Responsiveness
Posted by Andrea | February 16, 2012 | Child Custody
Andrea
I hired Ms. Johnson in relation to visitation motion brought by my ex-spouse. I paid her $4000 up front. On the day of the hearing Ms. Johnson forgot to come to court. Fortunately I received a continuance. Then there was a new court date. Ms. Johnson told me I didn't have to come becuase my ex w...
Posted by pippin | October 24, 2011 | Child Support
Not what she's claims to be.....careful.
I paid her a fee and was told one thing and never had anything done,no court, no calls to other states,no calls to child support offices,she is completely worthless,I wish I would have gone for her position I would be a millionaire by now,150.00 for 10 mins only to be screwed in the end,I thought I h...
Mary Johnson
Replied last January 17, 2012$150 is the initial consultation fee to meet in person with me to review the issues and obtain my professionalo opinion of the matter. I charge this fee to everyone for an initial consultation. I try to explain and perhaps to much that there is no attorney client relationship and I am not hired as your lawyer on an initial consultation only. I am hired only after there is a signed written retainer agreement simultaneously given with a larger lump sum payment to me or a "retainer fee" which can range anywhere from $1500 up to $10,000 or more depending on the details. If you do not pay and sign a retainer fee, after our initial consultation for $150, thats it. No one meets with me for professional advice without the consult fee. I am a private practice attorney and I do charge hourly fees and require advance retainer lump sum payments to assure payment before engaging in legal work on a clients behalf.
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2013.
Reprimand/Probation issued in MN, 2013
updated on 09/13/2013Reprimand/probation means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. The State also monitors the lawyer's activities for a period of time in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
Suspension issued in MN, 1999
updated on 09/13/2013This means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
“30 day suspension in 1999 for improper notarization”
Honors
1989
Graduated with honors, University of North Dakota
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Owner, Attorney at Law, Johnson Law Firm PA
1993 - 1997
Partner, Johnson & Deal Attorney at Law
1992 - 1993
6th Judicial district law clerk, Minnesota Judicial Law Clerk
Associations
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
reversed
Reversed and remanded
Affirmed. Spousal maintenance continued ordered
Affirmed.
Reversed as to denial of refund and remanded for emancipation determination
Education
1991
JD - Juris Doctor
1988
Bachelor of Arts Degree Magna Cum Laude
Languages
English
Activity
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What rights do I have? My fiance died and I live in his house.
24 May 2012
Are there affordable to free Family Law Lawyers in St. Paul, MN area?
23 Mar 2011