Practice
Well-versed in commercial law, I’m proud of my deft and precise work for my clients.
Please feel free to contact me with the specifics of your legal matter.
Following are my areas of expertise.
Phone
(774) 327-0059
Location
Danbury, CT
Hours
Mon-Fri 9a–5p
Commercial Law
COMMERCIAL CONTRACTS
Whether creating a new contract, reviewing a contract that you are considering, or negotiating for terms in your favor, I always work diligently in your best interests.
I have solid experience with technology and commercial contracts, SaaS agreements, consulting services agreements, software license agreements, reseller agreements, terms of use agreements, development agreements, confidentiality agreements, and data processing agreements.
BUSINESS PLANNING
I research and supply business legal solutions that accomplish your goals and protect your business, including:
• Business formation and organization
• Business transactions
• Employment law, contracts, and leases
LEGAL RESEARCH
I provide statutory, regulatory, and case law research on federal and state law issues in any jurisdiction.
Estate Planning
To ensure that each client’s unique legal concerns are addressed, I offer a broad scope of estate planning services, including:
• Drafting and preparing wills, trusts, living wills, and powers of attorney for health care and property
• Asset protection planning, which can include limited partnerships, limited liability entities, and other devices
Overflow Support
I’m also adept at providing reliable, in-house overflow support services to top corporations (eg, during an employee's leave or between permanent hires).
About
During law school, I clerked for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and interned at the U.S. District Court in Boston. Upon graduation, I clerked for the Honorable Chief Justice Phillip Rapoza of the Massachusetts Appeals Court.
I provide of-counsel services to the Vaughn Law Group, a private practice firm near Boston, Massachusetts and Tymann, Davis & Duffy LLP, a Boston boutique litigation firm. Previously, I was employed at Greenberg Traurig’s litigation group in Boston.
Education
• J.D., summa cum laude, New England School of Law
• M.S., merit, Criminal Justice Policy, The London School of Economics and Political Science
• B.A., Humanities, Yale University
Admitted to Practice
• Massachusetts
• New York
• Connecticut
• U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts
• U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
In my spare time, I like to be outdoors with my beloved dogs, Claude and Willie. An avid ultramarathon runner, I am always training for my next event.
Contact me for my full CV.
Testimonials
“Attorney Johansen possesses two attributes that make her a special lawyer: a brilliant mind and a real passion to help her clients...rare qualities in the legal field. ”
“Jacqueline’s legal research skills are impeccable and rock-solid. It’s a great comfort to know that the case law and other legal support she identifies—which she also does with remarkable efficiency—is reliable. But she is much more than just an outstanding researcher. Jacqueline also brings sophisticated legal and factual analysis to each case that is calibrated toward framing arguments to help the client win. ”
“Attorney Johansen responds quickly, is smart, focused, thoroughly grounded in the law and easy to work with. Highly recommended!”
