Attorney Profile

Nia D. Johnson, Esq.

Nia Johnson is the Managing Attorney and Founder of the firm. Nia completed her Juris Doctor (JD) in 2003 at the University of Florida, Levin College of Law and her practice focuses on estate planning, probate administration, trust administration, guardianship, and real estate. With over 20 years of experience, Nia is regarded as a fearless advocate who protects her clients’ best interests zealously. She has a passion for assisting clients through life-changing events and helping them to leave a legacy. Devoted to making a difference, she also conducts estate planning and probate seminars and commits numerous hours to pro bono work.  Nia is admitted to practice in Florida, Washington D.C., Texas, US District Court Northern District of Florida, US District Court Middle District of Florida, and the US District Court Southern District of Florida. She is also licensed as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator, a Florida Notary Public, and Florida Realtor. She is an active member of the Palm Beach County Bar Association, Christian Legal Society and the F. Malcolm Cunningham Bar Association. Aside from her legal practice, Nia serves with various community organizations.

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Education

  • Certificate-Florida State University College of Business, 2015 
    • Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship Small Business Executive Program
  • Juris Doctorate – University of Florida, Levin College of Law, 2003
    • Book Award Family Law Clinic
    • International Law Journal
    • President, Real Property Group
    • Probate Externship with the Eighth Judicial Circuit Court 
  • Bachelors – Florida International University
    • President, Student Organization Council
    • Representative, Student Government Council 
    • Resident Assistant

Licenses

  • Florida Bar
  • Washington, D.C. Bar
  • Texas Bar
  • US District Court  Northern District of Florida
  • US District Court  Middle District of Florida
  • US District Court  Southern District of Florida
  • Florida Supreme Court Certified Family Mediator
  • Florida Notary Public
  • Florida Licensed Realtor

Community/Professional Involvement

  • Member, Palm Beach County Bar Association
  • Member, J L Turner Legal Association
  • Member, F. Malcolm Cunningham Bar Association
    • Continuing Legal Education Presenter
      Course Title: Nuts & Bolts of a Family Law Case
  • Secretary, Board of Directors Riva Ridge Construction, Inc.
  • Attorney Member, US Legal Services
    • Estate Planning Seminar Presenter for Town of Jupiter Employees
  • Attorney Member, ARAG 
  • Attorney Member, MetLife (formerly Hyatt Legal)
  •  President, Purpose Realty and Development, LLC
  •  President, Strategic Mediation, LLC

Estate Planning and Probate Seminar Presentations

  • Impact Broward-Foster Grandparent Program
  • Unity Primitive Baptist Church
  • Town of Jupiter
  • Pentecostal Church of God
  • Kiwanis Club
  • Grassroots Consulting, Inc.
Call/email us at

561-832-1001

OR

niajohnson@ndjlaw.com