Hillary Johns

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Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Platinum Client Champion
  • Avvo Client Choice
    Avvo Top Contributor
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Biography

Ms. Johns is a civil trial lawyer who has tried more than one hundred cases to verdict. She has more than thirty years of litigation and commercial experience. She is the managing partner for Hillary Johns, Trial Lawyer which maintains offices in Beverly Hills, the Bay Area and Manhattan. 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, State of New York, New York U.S. District Courts, Eastern and Southern. Ms. Johns practices in the areas of civil litigation, real estate, 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 who calls New York her second home. She writes regularly for a nationally recognized publishing company. She is a regular MCLE presenter on the East and West coasts. 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, martial arts and animal rights.

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Areas of Practice (45)

  • Civil Practice
  • Commercial Arbitration
  • Commercial Bad Faith
  • Commercial Fraud
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Commercial Mediation
  • Commercial Torts
  • Complex Commercial Litigation
  • Entertainment Law
  • Contracts
  • Corporate Law
  • Entertainment Contracts
  • Entertainment Litigation
  • Entertainment Liability
  • Employment law
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Wage and Hour Litigation
  • Labor and Employment
  • Employment Arbitration
  • Employment Breach of Contract
  • Equal Pay Claims
  • Post Nuptial Agreements
  • Premarital Agreements
  • Fraud
  • Civil Fraud
  • General Practice
  • Insurance
  • Libel and Slander
  • Slander and Defamation
  • Litigation
  • Negligence
  • Real Estate
  • Civil Liability
  • Intentional Torts
  • Tort Defense
  • Tort Liability
  • Trade Secrets
  • Business Law
  • Family Law
  • Partnership Law
  • Insurance Litigation
  • Intellectual Property
  • Trial Law
  • Commercial Real Estate
  • Residential Real Estate
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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Occidental College, B.A., Political Science and Minor in History, 1990
Law School Attended:
Golden Gate University School of Law, J.D., Dean's List, 2 semesters; Health Law Award (1993), 1993
Year of First Admission:
1993
Admission:
1993, California; 2019, District of Columbia; United States District Court, Central District; United States District Court, Northern District; 2020, Montana; 2021, New York; 2023, United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York; 2023, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
Memberships:

California State Bar of California; District of Columbia Bar; Beverly Hills Bar Association.

Birth Information:
La Jolla, California, August 28, 1968
ISLN:
911766446

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Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (16 reviews)

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/29/19 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 10/30/19 in Sexual Harassment

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/12/19 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/12/19 in Commercial Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Shareholder on 09/11/19 in Litigation

    she shows an excellent grasp of concepts and having dealt with her on cases that cross into my industry her clients are very satisfied with her service.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/10/19 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/09/19 in Employment Contracts

    In employment law, the ability to diagnose a case and explain the potential value to the client is invaluable. Hillary has this skill as well as the honest approach necessary to help clients determine what course is in their best interest. Her know... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/09/19 in Entertainment Law

    In an area of law requiring a continuous amount of specialization, Hillary continues to maintain expert-level knowledge. Her commitment to her clients, even in the most complex cases, is something that most attorneys cannot emulate. Her follow up a... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/09/19 in Civil Practice

    Hillary is one of the most competent attorneys I've ever worked for. Her knowledge of law and procedure and commitment to ethical and responsible practice are something that I try to emulate in my own practice. She is fearless, while being realisti... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/09/19 in Family Law

    Hillary is a master of balancing knowledge of the law and the ability to communicate with clients. She is great at explaining all the options available to the client, while being clear on the realities of the situation. This "tough love"... Read more

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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (14 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (24 reviews)
Platinum Client Champion

Hillary is a wealth of knowledge in the real estate field. I value her opinion and guidance. She's an accomplice trial attorney in many different areas of the law. You would be fortunate to get her on...

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