About

Attorney-owned buyer's representation with decades of real estate law experience.

Dean L. Johnson MBA JD - Attorney and Real Estate Broker at Sonoma Lawyers Realty

Dean L. Johnson, M.B.A., J.D.

Attorney & Founder

Decades of real estate law expertise. For decades, Dean L. Johnson has specialized in all areas of real estate law, providing legal counsel and representation for countless property transactions throughout California. As both an attorney and real estate professional, Dean brings unparalleled expertise to protect your interests in every transaction.

With an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago and a Juris Doctor from Valparaiso University, combined with decades of practical real estate law experience, Dean understands the legal complexities and financial implications of property purchases. This dual expertise ensures your transaction is handled with both legal precision and business acumen.

Dean has served on the faculty of several business schools, including Sonoma State University, Golden Gate University, and St. Mary's College. Licensed to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Dean brings the highest level of legal expertise to residential real estate transactions.

Credentials & Experience

Education:
• Juris Doctor, Valparaiso University
• Master of Business Administration, University of Chicago
• Post-graduate coursework, University of Washington L.L.M. program

Real Estate Law Practice:
• Attorney & President, Dean L. Johnson, Inc.
• Specialist in all areas of real estate law
• Decades of transaction experience

Bar Admissions:
• State Bar of California
• Washington State Bar Association
• U.S. Supreme Court
• Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
• California Federal District Courts

Academic Appointments:
Faculty at Sonoma State University, Golden Gate University, St. Mary's College, and other institutions