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Joseph Claude Johnson
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Biography
Joseph C. Johnson received his Bachelor of Arts degree from DePauw University, and his Juris Doctor degree, cum laude, from Wayne State University Law School. He was admitted to practice law in 1969.
He is a member of the American Bar Association, Illinois State Bar Association, and Chicago Estate Planning Council, and is a founding member and past Chancellor of EPICOR, an estate planning collaborative.
Since 1975, Mr. Johnson has practiced law in Northbrook, Illinois. Mr. Johnson’s law firm is located in a 100-year-old yellow brick residence that he has converted into his law office.
Mr. Johnson presently devotes 100% of his time to estate planning matters, and to post death estate administration and probate matters.
Joe and his wife, Linda, also reside in Northbrook, have two adult sons, Joe and Matt, and a 2-year old Boxer puppy named Cleo.
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Practice Areas
Estate Planning
50%
56 years | 2,600 cases
Probate
50%
51 years | 1,285 cases
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Licensed in Illinois for 56 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1969
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Law Offices of Joseph Claude Johnson
1205 Shermer Rd., Northbrook, IL, 60062-4540
Joseph C. Johnson, P.C.
1205 Shermer Road, Northbrook, IL, 60062
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Joseph Claude Johnson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Joe for over ten years as a founding member of EPICOR and have come to admire his legal skills and practicality in solving problems."
"I have worked with Joe in the estate planning and estate administration fields for over 12 years. Joe is extremely knowledgeable, easy to work with, communicates well with both clients and colleagues, and is a pleasure to work with. Joe is an author and has played an active role as a teacher of estate planning to other attorneys. He is creative and finds innovative ways to help clients. He is a well respected counselor. I highly recommend Joe for any estate planning and estate administration matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joe is a premier estate planning attorney as well as an expert in the settlement of estates through trust administration and probate. His practice always has the client's needs at the center. Joe and I are in different states, and we have co-counseled in the representation of clients who have need of attorneys in both of our states. You cannot find a better attorney to work with."
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