Johannessen Legal is a law firm with offices in Canberra, Melbourne, and San Antonio, offering a broad range of legal services to businesses, families, and individuals across the globe. With over 15 years of experience, their team of skilled lawyers provides prompt, accurate, and reliable advice and assistance in various practice areas.
The firm specializes in Business and Corporate Law, Criminal Law, Human Rights Law, Immigration Law, Litigation, Startups, and Wills and Estate Law. Their litigators have appeared in courts around the world, and they have a proven track record of success, with a 98% success rate in immigration law cases.
Johannessen Legal has a strong presence in Australia, with offices in Canberra and Melbourne, and also serves clients in San Antonio, Texas. Their team has global experience in complex legal matters, with local knowledge earned through years of practice.
The firm's principal, Jaleh Johannessen, has a background in journalism, humanitarian development, and law, while partner Pierre Johannessen is a skilled litigator and human rights activist. The firm is committed to international justice and development, with a NGO Support Program and ongoing legal support for community-based charitable organizations.
Johannessen Legal offers a unique approach to legal services, with a focus on earning their clients' trust through every interaction. They provide personalized service, with a down-to-earth
As I have encountered my first experiences with criminal and family law matters, I initially felt overwhelmed, it was extremely daunting. However, Johannesen Legal provided a sense of calm and confidence throughout the entire process. Their team is experienced, professional, and incredibly responsive, always explaining complex situations in layman's terms. Pierre Johannesen, my legal representative, has been exceptional. His informative meetings, realistic advice, and wisdom he shared gave me the assurance I needed to keep my head above water during challenging times. Pierre isn't just a lawyer; he's someone who genuinely cares. I trust that he always strives to do his best for his clients, never shying away from delivering necessary truths. With Johannesen Legal, I felt supported and well-informed every step of the way.
It is rare that you find a law firm who is equally committed to their pro-bono and charity work as they are to their main legal work. I have used Pierre and his team since 2017 for a variety of things both for myself and for clients of mine. They are a responsive and detailed group who apply a measured and accurate approach to support you in a way that makes you feel they are a true partner. They also make is easy for non-legally minded people like me to understand the advice and apply it. I would definitely recommend them for commercial terms of business, contract reviews & property purchases.
As someone with a background in law, I have a high bar for the legal services I choose to use. Pierre didn’t just demonstrate his expertise with the relevant legal processes but showed he understood the nuances and risks as it applied to my circumstances. His ability to explain the implications of risks and translate knowledge into actionable steps was super helpful in making informed decisions throughout the process. Will definitely hit up again next time I need legal services!
I had the pleasure of working with Jaleh and Pierre and cannot recommend their service highly enough. From start to finish, they exuded professionalism, dedication, and expertise. Their genuine commitment on my case left me feeling confident and reassured throughout the entire process. Their honesty and transparency were truly refreshing and felt valued as a client. Thanks to Johannessen Legal
I am extremely happy with the service provided to help resolve the family and criminal court matters that was being faced. Johannesen Legal is incredible, I would recommend their firm to anyone.
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