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Charissa Amber Johnston
About Charissa
Biography
Charissa assists closely held businesses with their corporate and real estate needs. Her practice focuses on the unique needs of agricultural businesses, including water law matters and Farm Labor Contractor Act compliance. She advises clients on business structuring and operations, and negotiates and facilitates the acquisition and sale of business ownership interests and assets. Charissa also structures, negotiates and manages the closing of commercial real estate transactions involving acquisitions, leasing and development.
In addition to her corporate and real estate work, Charissa is experienced in advising local governments on municipal and special district matters.
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Licensed in Washington for 16 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 19 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
Stokes Lawrence Velikanje Moore & Shore
120 N Naches Ave, Yakima, WA, 98901-2757
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Experience
Honors
2025
The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2024
The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Shareholder, Stokes Lawrence
2015 - 2017
Associate, Stokes Lawrence
2012 - 2015
Associate, Hayes Phillips Hoffman & Carberry
2010 - 2012
Assistant General Counsel, Pacific Building Corporation
2006 - 2010
Associate, Hayes Phillips Hoffman & Carberry
Associations
Lynchpin Foundation
Director
Washington Women Lawyers, Yakima Chapter
Treasurer
Yakima School District Discipline Appeal Council
Council Member
Yakima County Bar Association
Past President
Education
2006
University of Denver Sturm College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Albion College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2022
16th Annual Federal Civil Trial Practice Seminar
Water Law Primer
2009
Annual Seminar on Municipal Law
Regulating Medical Marijuana Dispensaries
Publications
2020
2020
2020
2020
2016
2005
Denver University Law Review
Section 1983 and the Tort of Malicious Prosecution: A Tenth Circuit Historical Analysis