Lucrecia P. Johnson, Esq. LL.M. brings a breadth of legal experience to her position as the
managing attorney and founder of LPJ Legal, a law firm based in Washington, DC.

As a managing attorney, she represents local and international clients in all aspects of business
law and real estate law, both transactional and litigation. She has found a niche in highly
regulated industries including government contractors, developers and construction.

Prior to founding LPJ Legal PLLC, Ms. Johnson worked as a corporate litigation attorney in a
large law firm based in Washington, DC. She has also worked as an Attorney in Maryland,
litigating a variety of matters to include business, bankruptcy, and special education.

Coupled with her professional career, Ms. Johnson is also active in her local community,
including being the immediate past Chair of the Washington Bar Association Young Lawyer’s
Division and the immediate past Chairperson of the board of directors at Collaborative Solutions
for Communities, where she still remains on the Board.

Ms. Johnson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of North Carolina
at Greensboro, a Juris Doctor from Elon University, and a Master of Laws in Trial Advocacy
from American University Washington College of Law. She is admitted to practice in Georgia, Maryland,
the District of Columbia, Virginia, and the United States District Court for the District of
Maryland and for the District of Columbia.

AWARDS & HONORS

  • Chair Legacy Award, Washington Bar Association, Young Lawyer’s Division
  • Young Lawyer of the Year, Washington Bar Association, Young Lawyer’s Division,
  • Advocacy & Leadership Award, Washington Bar Association, Young Lawyer’s Division
  • President’s Award, National Bar Association
  • Umoja Award, National Black United Front
  • Chairman’s Award, National Bar Association, Young Lawyer’s Division

CIVIC & COMMUNITY SERVICE

Present

  • Board of Directors, Collaborative Solutions for the Community
  • Secretary, Washington Bar Association
  • President-Elect, Washington Bar Association, Young Lawyer’s Division

Former

  • Vice-Chair, Washington Bar Association, Young Lawyer’s Division,
  • Designed and created “Know Your Rights” Cards to distribute in the community
  • Secretary, Washington Bar Association, Young Lawyer’ Division Bar Year
  • Co-Chair of Social Justice Committee
  • Board of Directors, Marshall Heights Community Development Organization

SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

  • Instructor, “Business Startup Law 101”, LPJ Legal, June 2018
  • Panelist, “Know Your Rights: Tax, Employment, & Municipal Services”, January 2018
  • Panelist, “New Employment & Policing Policies Impacting DC,” Washington Bar Association, January 2017
  • Panelist, “What Do Lawyers Do,” American Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, April 2016
  • Moderator, “Using Social Media As An Effective Tool For Change,” Washington Bar Association, September 2015
LOCATIONS

700 Pennsylvania Ave SE 2nd Floor, Washington, DC 20003

700 12th St NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20005

EMAIL US

info@lpjlegal.com

PHONE

+1 202-643-6211