Elizabeth L.
Johnson
Family Law
Elizabeth Johnson is a skilled attorney admitted to practice law in California, Virginia, and Florida. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in History and German from the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), where she also immersed herself in German culture through a study program in Berlin. Fluent in conversational German, Elizabeth went on to pursue her Juris Doctor at American University, Washington College of Law, where she served on the Editorial Board of the *Journal of Gender, Social Policy & the Law*, one of the most highly cited legal publications in its field. During law school, Elizabeth gained extensive practical experience through various internships and roles. As a legal intern with AARP’s Project HELP, she drafted essential legal documents, such as wills and powers of attorney, for elderly clients. In addition, she represented clients in the Civil Advocacy Clinic, handling cases involving unpaid wages and fraudulent student loans. Her work at a Washington D.C. estate planning firm further sharpened her legal expertise in asset organization, probate matters, and court petitions. Elizabeth’s diverse legal background includes serving as a federal law clerk for the Honorable Erik P. Christian in the District of Columbia Superior Court, where she worked in the Family Court's Juvenile and Neglect Divisions, Domestic Relations Branch, and the Probate and Tax Divisions. She also gained valuable experience as an attorney advisor at the Social Security Administration, where she drafted decisions on disability claims. In recent years, Elizabeth worked at a Long Beach business and employment litigation firm, where she handled complex litigation, arbitration, and depositions. Her broad legal expertise enables her to provide exceptional representation with a focus on achieving the best outcomes for her clients.