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Attorney Profile: Michael A. Johnson

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
Of Counsel
phone 312-222-0660
fax 312-222-1656
email Email Me

Michael A. Johnson is Of Counsel with Halunen & Associates and is located in Chicago, Illinois-providing the firm with a strong Midwest presence. Mr. Johnson has been a trial attorney for 27 years and has tried over 175 cases to verdict. He has successfully represented hundreds of individuals in criminal, employment discrimination, class actions, military tribunals, and civil rights cases. Mr. Johnson has also had extensive experience in appellate work-arguing before the Illinois Supreme Court and other state and federal appellate courts. Mr. Johnson has represented individuals in many states including Minnesota, Illinois, North Carolina, Florida, Tennessee, Virginia, Michigan, Kentucky, Alabama, Iowa and Indiana. His significant litigation and trial experience provides the firm with the depth to take on the largest and most resourceful corporations in the courtroom.

Areas of Practice:

  • Criminal
  • Civil Rights
  • Police Brutality
  • Employment
  • Class Action
  • Military Law

Litigation Percentage:

  • 70% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Education:

  • John Marshall Law School, Chicago, Illinois, 1982 J.D.
  • University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, USA, 1978 B.A.

Professional Associations and Memberships:

  • N.A.C.D.L., 1982 – Present
  • Ill. Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • MN State Bar Assoc.
  • Illinois Trial Lawyers Assoc.
  • Federal Trial Bar
  • Capital Litigation Bar

Representative Cases:

  • Successfully argued before the Illinois Supreme Court, gained reversal on behalf of client (People v. Placek)
  • Represented Army Officer accused of homicide before Military Tribunal, acquitted of all charges (U.S. v. Anthony)
  • Represented Home Builders in class action against Utility Company, obtained relief on behalf of Builders (Birchwood v. Peoples Energy)
  • Represented Bank Vice President accused of bank fraud, negotiated dismissal of charges (U.S. v. Abrams)
  • Argued before the Indiana Supreme Court, gained reversal on behalf of client (Indian v. Alvarado)

Honors and Awards:

  • Argued before Illinois Supreme Court

Bar Admissions:

  • Illinois, 1982
  • Minnesota, 1995
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit, 1982
  • Federal Trial Bar
  • Capital Litigation Bar
  • U.S. Supreme Court

Languages:

  • Spanish
  • Russian
  • Polish