Jennifer Johnson

Jennifer L. Johnson

Partner
Contact
Direct: 815-459-8800

Jennifer Johnson focuses her practice on residential and commercial real estate law, construction litigation, mechanic’s liens, and general civil litigation. She joined the firm of Zanck, Coen, Wright & Saladin, PC, in 2005, and became a partner in 2017. Before joining ZCWS as an associate attorney, Jennifer was a law clerk for the City of Chicago, Municipal Prosecutions Division.

In addition to providing expert counsel to clients, Jennifer has also served as a faculty member of Sterling Education Services and the National Business Institute, where she has had the distinct honor or providing continuing legal education to other legal professionals.

Jennifer has also authored the Mechanics Liens section in the “Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education” (IICLE) publication for the past several years. Many attorneys across the state rely on IICLE publications as a source of legal authority, and Jennifer is proud to be a contributor.

In her spare time, Jennifer and her husband, Nick — both avid sports fans — enjoy traveling and watching their three sons play baseball, football, and basketball. Jennifer is a long-time Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Steelers fan and became a Green Bay Packers fan by marriage.

Education

Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., Cum Laude
Marshall University, B.A.

Professional Associations

McHenry County Bar Association (Past President 2019-2020)
Illinois State Bar Association
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois Federal Trial Bar

Community Service

Senior Care Volunteer Network: Board Member, 2019-Present
Downtown Crystal Lake/Main Street: Volunteer
Antioch Youth Little League
PTO service

Awards

Prairie State Legal Services Legal Aid Award

Jennifer Johnson is awesome to work with. She was super helpful in keeping things moving and didn't hesitate to reach out to me if she needed anything. My client loved her too. 100% would recommend using Jennifer and hope to work with her again.
Becca S., Lombard, IL