Erious Johnson
also known as HARMON JOHNSON LLC
About Erious
Biography
I am the Principal and Owner of the law firm HARMON JOHNSON LLC. My practice focuses on all forms of discrimination, civil rights violations and criminal defense. As an attorney, I have seen and done it all. Igraduated with Honors from Howard University School of Law.
I then started my legal career in “Big Law,” at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP, where I litigated employment and corporate securities matters. After that, I worked for the City of New York, where I fought and won numerous trials, involving civil rights violations and severe personal injuries.
After drafting several hundred judicial opinions as a Principal Law Clerk for a New York State Supreme Court Justice, I moved to Oregon. Once here, I became the first Director of Civil Rights for the Oregon Attorney General. I used this position to fight for the civil rights of Oregon’s most vulnerable populations, including the elderly, immigrants and the LGBTQ community.
I also have a passion for teaching. I was an adjunct professor at Monroe College, and a high school and college trial advocacy Coach. I have also taught trial skills to attorneys from across the country as a National Attorney General Training and Research Institute (NAGTRI) faculty member.
I am also a frequent volunteer with Financial Beginnings, where I teach financial literacy to students and parents. And the Classroom Law Project, where I judge high school debates and mock trials.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
9 years | 150 cases
19 years | 20 cases
12 years | 12 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
10 %
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 22 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Licensed in Oregon for 12 years
State: Oregon
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Location
Harmon Johnson LLC
University Station Executive Suites, 698 12st St SE, Ste 240, Room 4, Salem, OR, 97301
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Erious Johnson's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Erious. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I have been working with Erious for several months on a very serious criminal case. He is a smart, experienced attorney with fantastic people skills. He instantly puts our client at ease and is a wonderful colleague. I highly recommend him."
"I recently met Mr. Johnson and was immediately impressed. Mr. Johnson shows the traits that any client would want in a lawyer-- dedication, motivation, knowledge, and compassion. Having an experienced background in the rigorous legal world that is New York, I have no doubt that Mr. Johnson will serve his clients well here in Oregon. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Johnson for any of his practice areas."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr Johnson strikes me as everything a client would want in an attorney. He is experienced; he is knowledgeable about the law; he is passionate about helping his clients. When I met Mr Johnson, I was reminded of the famous line "If I can make it there, I can make it anywhere!" I know from experience how brutally competitive the New York legal community can be. Having succeeded as an attorney in New York, I have no doubt that Mr Johnson will find great success in his law practice here in Oregon. I will be pleased to refer clients to Mr Johnson, for I know they will receive the care of a devoted and resourceful advocate."
Criminal defense lawyer
Unknown lawyer
Experience
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Principal, Harmon Johnson LLC
2014 - 2017
Director of Civil Rights, Oregon Department of Justice
2013 - 2014
Principal, Harmon Johnson LLC
2009 - 2012
Principal Law Clerk to a Judge, New York State Supreme Court, Bronx County
2009 - 2009
Trial Attorney, HARDIN, KUNDLA, McKEON, POLETTO & POLIFRONI, PA
2007 - 2008
Senior Counsel, NYC Law Department
2006 - 2008
Trial Attorney, NYC Law Department
2004 - 2006
Pre-Trial Attorney, NYC Law Department
2002 - 2004
Litigation Associate, Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Associations
2018 - Present
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyers AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Marion County Bar AssociationMember
2018 - Present
Marion County Association of DefendersMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Not guilty
Won a Defendant's Verdict
Won a Defendant's Verdict on liability.
Won a Defendant's Verdict.
Won a Defendat's Verdict
Won a Defendant's Verdict.
The complaint was dismissed on appeal.
Complaint dismissed after I won my motion in limine to preclude his expert based on a decision on the third-party's prior motion for summary judgment.
Jury Verdict in favor of Plaintiff.
Education
2002
JD
Speaking Engagements
2019
2019
2018
2018
2017
2017
2017
2017
2017
2016
2016
2015
2015
2014
Publications
2018
2014
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
My brother is being charged with PL 120.15 00, PL 240.26 01, PL 120.00 01 Sentencing will be? Never been arrested before.
26 Apr 2013
The police found drugs in my home when searching for stolen property from a search warrant for specific items can they use that?
12 Apr 2013