Christopher C. Johnson
Partner
Christopher C. Johnson was born, raised and still resides in the City of Agawam. He is a graduate of the Agawam Public Schools, American International College and the Western New England University School of Law. He initially practiced law in Northampton, Massachusetts with the firm of Wilhelm, Hamilton & King. He currently serves as President of the Agawam City Council in Agawam, Massachusetts. He previously served as the first Mayor of Agawam for over ten years and later served as City Solicitor for two years. He currently is a partner with the firm of Johnson, Sclafani & Moriarty in West Springfield, Massachusetts.
Areas of Practice
- Real Estate
- Landlord and Tenant
- Wills and Probate & Estate Administration
- Personal Injury
- Land Use & Zoning
Litigation Percentage
- 35% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Massachusetts, 1987
- U.S. District Court District of Massachusetts, 1987
- U.S. Tax Court, 1988
Education
- Western New England University School of Law, Springfield, Massachusetts
- J.D. cum laude - 1986
- American International College, Springfield, Massachusetts
- B.S. - 1982
- Honors: With Honors
- Major: Business Administration
Classes/Seminars
- 1031 Tax Deferred Exchanges, Real Estate Careers Institute, 2012
- Foreclosures, Real Estate Careers Institute, 2012
- Closing and Settlement, Real Estate Careers Institute, 2012 - Present
- Contract Law, Real Estate Careers Institute, 2012 - Present
- Property Assessment, Valuation and Taxation, Real Estate Careers Institute, 2012 - Present
- Legal Aspects of Business, Western New England University, 2000 - 2004
- Legal Aspects of Human Resource Management, Western New England University, 2000 - 2004
- Legal Studies for Accountants & Entrepreneurs, Western New England University, 2001 - Present
- Law and The Business Entity, Western New England University, 2000 - Present
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Massachusetts Bar Association, Member, 2003 - Present
- City of Agawam, Council President, 2012 - Present
Past Employment Positions
- City of Agawam, City Solicitor, 2008 - 2009
- City of Agawam, Mayor, 1989 - 2000
- Wilhelm, Hamilton & King, Associate, 1986 - 1989
Pro Bono Activities
- Member-Board of Trustees, Springfield Technical Community Collage, 2007 - Present
- President- Capt. Charles Leonard House, Inc., 1992 - Present
- Member- Board of Directors, Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency, 1995 - 2010
- Member and Past President, Agawam Lions Club, 1986 - Present
- Member of Agawam Rotary Club, 1990 - 2000
Languages
- English