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Ms. Johns is a civil trial lawyer who has tried more than one hundred cases to verdict. She is the managing partner for Hillary Johns, Trial Lawyer which maintains offices in Beverly Hills, the Bay Area and New York City. She graduated from Occidental College in 1990 and Golden Gate University School of Law in 1993 where she graduated with Dean’s List and class honors. She is licensed to practice law in California, the California Southern, Central and Northern U.S. Federal District Courts, the District of Columbia, Montana, New York, and the New York Eastern and Southern U.S. Federal District Courts.
Ms. Johns practices in the areas of civil litigation, business law, torts, defamation and media law, , intellectual property, employment law and entertainment law. She is an AV rated attorney with Martindale-Hubbell.
Ms. Johns is a native Southern Californian. She writes regularly for a nationally recognized publishing company as well as about several areas of civil law. Ms. Johns gives instruction about current employment law developments, as well as compliance assessments and training to companies to ensure their compliance with California and New York guidelines. She is a regular MCLE presenter on the East and West coast and speaker.
Ms. Johns works with the American Bar Association to provide legal services to military personnel. Ms. Johns has also served as a pro bono attorney and volunteer for local, statewide and national domestic violence organizations. She is a past alumni committee chair and current student mentor with Occidental College. She is a member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association, the New York County Lawyers Association, and the Cascade County Bar Association.
Outside of her legal career, Ms. Johns was a competitive ranked soccer player and professional athlete. She is a licensed competitive youth soccer coach. Her interests include European and American history, competitive sports, fitness for people of all ages, and animal rights.
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State: New York
Acquired: 2021
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State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2019
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State: California
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
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Posted by David | April 4, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
Whenever I speak with Hillary, even if its 1:30 in the morning, she is pleasant, kind, courteous and helpful. Hillary makes herself available whenever needed and is brilliant to boot! I just consulted with her firm about IP work and she know her stuff!
Posted by Josh | July 30, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
Working with Hillary Johns was nothing short of stellar, I found her services through lawyers.com, and from our first phone call, I knew I would be covered. I had a contract regarding a film option and during my experience with her, she was very professional and determined to ensure her client was pr...
Posted by anonymous | January 29, 2021 | Consulted Attorney
Ms. Johns is thorough, knowledgable and thoughtful in her communications - I highly recommend!
Posted by Hermann | June 10, 2014
Mrs. Hillary Johns is so quick and effective with here action, I hardly can follow here in Europe on the various cases she has handled for me and my family including a complicated estate involving a lot of governmental agencies and administrative challenges. There is no doubt, I would recommend Mrs....
Posted by mike | June 2, 2014
Ms. Johns has provided me excellent advice for some difficult real estate transactions. I am consistently impressed by her knowledge professionalism and how quickly she responds to requests. When my daughter needed legal advice Ms. Johns helped us locate a lawyer to assist her and then followed up to...
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AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
1993
Student Achievement Award, Health Law, Golden Gate University School of Law
1992
Dean's List Honors, Golden Gate University School of Law
2005 - Present
Trial Lawyer, Hillary Johns, Trial Lawyer
2018 - Present
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationLitigation, Entertainment, Real Estate and Business Law
2004 - Present
American Bar Association, Project OutreachPro Bono Attorney
2004 - Present
American Bar AssociationMilitary Pro Bono Attorney
1997 - 2016
American Bar AssociationMember
1997 - 2016
American Association for JusticeMember
1993
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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Hillary earned significant contribution points in 2014.
I meant how much.does a forensic accountant cost??? Last.Qusestion Error
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