Founded in 1984 as a solo law practice, the Johnson Law Group is an operating law firm that represents clients in a wide range of civil and criminal matters. Ours is a law firm for the international development community. We maintain both transactional and litigation practices, and specialize in representing organizations and individuals working abroad. We provide advice on transactional issues such as teaming agreements, subcontracts, FAR compliance and contract implementation. For individuals, we understand the challenges of overseas employment, and work with clients on life planning issues related to stays outside the United States, including estate planning and employment contracts. In addition, the firm serves as class counsel in the landmark special education civil rights case of Petties v. District of Columbia, et al.  

Our legal staff provides quality services in the following practice areas:

• Probate and estate planning

• Corporate litigation and transactions

• Contracts and contract formation

• Intellectual property

• Special education and related disability rights

• Criminal appeals

We serve as a law firm for the international development community, providing assistance international development organizations in the following areas:

• FAR compliance and opinion letters
• Business strategy development
• Organizational development and representation
• Human resources, in the U.S. and abroad
• Teaming and subcontracting issues
• Proposal development, research and writing
• Recruiting and personnel management
• Confidentiality and intellectual property concerns