Heather Cheree Johnston

Heather Cheree Johnston

also known as Heather Cheree Thompson

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 19 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Folsom, CA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Trusts, Business ... +3 more

111 Woodmere Road, Suite 240, Folsom, CA

About Heather

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 50%

Heather represents clients in estate planning matters, including large estates with complex business and real estate assets.

50%
Business 10%

Heather represent clients in entity selection, formation, operation and dissolution.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Sapphire Law Group

111 Woodmere Road, Suite 240, Folsom, CA, 95630

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Heather Cheree Johnston's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

5 star (21)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by C | November 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Power of Attorney

This has been the worst experience. The lawyer Heather is great but the staff you talk to are horrible. They completely messed up on my mom’s documents and then told me I had to pay for a mobile notary. We also paid a premium to have this done quickly which was not what happened. The attorne...y is great. The office staff is terrible. I will never use hem again.

Posted by George | April 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Pleased

After many years of putting it off, we finally bit the bullet and decided to have an estate plan prepared. We engaged Heather Johnston and her team at Sapphire Law Group and are very pleased with the results. Developing the plan was more complicated than we expected. Heather and her team were patient... in working with us through several versions of the plan until we got it the way we wanted it. Heather’s knowledge of the law is impressive, and we are confident that the trust documents, wills, and powers of attorney she prepared for us are legally sound. We recommend her and the team at Sapphire Law very highly.

Posted by Rose | March 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Wonderful!

Estate planning is not the most pleasant experience. But Heather and her team were phenomenal to work with. I enjoyed coming to the offices. She and her team are very knowledgeable and compassionate. Thoroughly explained the overwhelming information and choices to be made. They also use a private c...lient portal to review documents. Highly recommend!

Posted by Terry | March 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Sapphire Law Group

Sapphire Law Group were great to work with. All are very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Each seems to have their own expertise, were able to answer questions and give advice as well as suggestions to make the estate planning easier. They did not have any problem with the time it took to answ...er questions and wanted to make sure I always understood everything about the estate planning. They always said if I had any questions to be sure to give them a call! Heather, Joey, Lisa and Amanda are fantastic and I have and would recommend Sapphire Law Group to anyone.

Posted by Laura | February 3, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Gift of Service Greetings, LLC

I used Sapphire Law Group to form an LLC and they were great. I received my formation documents beautifully organized in a leather binder, and Heather made sure that I understood every component of it. While highly intelligent & knowledgeable in her field, she was completely relatable and coached m...e through the process without using confusing legal jargon. I liked her and I liked her staff! I will use them again.

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Heather Cheree Johnston's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrea Jakob

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Heather is a fabulous Attorney, we have been working together, from afar, on a number of technical legal issues and she has been a pleasure to work with. I fully endorse this lawyer."

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Crista Hermance

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Heather is a brilliant attorney that always goes above and beyond. She is caring and is such an innovator in estate planning. She is a pleasure to work with and I highly recommend her to anyone needing to get their estate planning done."

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Justin Gilbert

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have worked with Heather on at least two cases. Each time she demonstrated the thoroughness I rarely see in other lawyers, zealous representation of her client, and a willingness to resolves our clients differences to the mutual satisfaction of all parties. I have referred several cases to Heather and will continue to do so."

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Alexandria Goff

Business lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am happy endorse Heather. She is responsive, caring, and very knowledgeable about business planning, commercial real estate, and estate planning."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Best of the Bar, Sacramento Business Journal

2016

Top Lawyers, Sacramento Magazine

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Best of the Bar, Sacramento Business Journal

2015

Top Lawyers, Sacramento Magazine

2015

Fellow, American Bar Association, Real Property Trust & Estate Section

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2006

Witkin Award, Antitrust Law, McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

2006

Traynor Honor Society, McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

2005

Witkin Award, Wills & Trusts, McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

N/A

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Founder, Sapphire Law Group

2016 - 2017

Shareholder, Trainor Fairbrook

2007 - 2015

Attorney, Trainor Fairbrook

2004 - 2007

Law Clerk and Associate Attorney, Timothy M. Cary & Associates

Associations

2017 - Present

American Bar Association, Real Property Trust & Estate Section

Chair, Title Insurance and Survey Committee

2017 - Present

American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section

Vice Chair, Solo & Small Firm Support Committee

2014 - Present

Women Lawyers of Sacramento

Board Member

2015 - 2017

American Bar Association, Real Property, Trust and Estate Law Section

Fellow

Education

2006

McGeorge School of Law, University of the Pacific

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

University of California - San Diego

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

2016 Year in Review

Real Property Cases and Legislation

2016

Career Choice Series Commercial Real Estate Law

2014

In-House Presentation

Dual Agency Dilemmas and Disclosures

2014

In-house Presentation

Dual Agency and Disclosures

2014

Continuing Education for Commercial Realtors

Commissions and Broker Liability

2011

In-House Presentation

Commercial Condominium Conversions

Publications

2017

Probate & Property Magazine: Volume 31 No. 02 Time Management for Young Lawyers

2009

Ground Lease Practice, California Continuing Education of the Bar Contributor to Chapter 3: Parties, Interests and Premises

Languages

English

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