Melissa Johnson

Melissa Johnson

Generation Law, Ltd.

Melissa Johnson is a partner with Generation Law, Ltd. with offices in Elmhurst and Oak Park. She has handled hundreds of contested motions and trials throughout her career. Ms. Johnson's focus is on contested probates and guardianships for disabled adults with an emphasis on citation proceedings involving the financial exploitation of the elderly and presumptively void transfers. In addition, she vigorously represents clients in the areas of trust litigation, including land trusts, elder law, estate planning, and estate administration. Ms. Johnson is the immediate past president of the Illinois Chapter of the National Association of Elder Law Attorneys, where she is the current chair of the Litigative Committee, as well as serves on the Legislative Committee.  Ms. Johnson also serves on the Illinois State Bar Association's Elder Law and Trusts and Estates Committees. In addition, she is a frequent speaker for the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education (IICLE) and the DuPage County Bar Association, of which she is also a member. Ms. Johnson earned her B.A. degree from DePaul University and her J.D. degree from DePaul University College of Law.

Melissa Johnson's Courses

  • Illinois Probate Process: In 7 Simple Steps

    IL Specific

    Trusts, Estates & Probate

    Credits Available
    Credit Status Total
    Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
    OnDemand