Carlton L. Johnson

Partner

Civil Rights Defense & Constitutional Litigation

Overview

Carlton focuses his practice on commercial and complex litigation matters. He represents a wide range of clients, including individuals, commercial businesses, non-profit organizations, and government and public entities in state and federal courts, in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Carlton represents clients in a variety of matters, including, but not limited to, civil rights, labor and employment, real estate, government affairs, insurance matters, criminal matters, business torts, contractual disputes, professional negligence actions, as well as personal injury and property loss matters. He handles all aspects of litigation, from pleadings through appeals.

One of the areas of focus in Carlton's practice is on minority and women-owned businesses. Along with litigation matters, Carlton provides general business counseling and assistance to minority and women-owned companies. Carlton is an active member of Archer’s Diversity Committee, and along with other Committee members, works to carry out the firm’s vision to grow diversity and inclusion in the legal profession, as well as to implement firm policies and procedures, and foster programs to promote diversity throughout the firm.

Carlton represents and counsels a number of clients, including real estate development companies, with regard to Government Affairs, with a focus on real estate matters. He advises clients regarding licenses and inspections, real estate acquisitions and development, zoning, real estate tax matters, real estate title issues and disputes, as well as litigation matters related to real estate. Carlton works with clients to best accomplish their objectives, and to provide his assistance navigating the landscape surrounding the various city and state agencies.

Representative Experience

The 39th District Police Litigation (class action alleging systemic police corruption).
The Baby Neal Litigation (a class action lawsuit brought on behalf of abused and neglected children against the City of Philadelphia, the Courts and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania).
The Pennhurst Consent Decree (class action alleging mistreatment of institutionalized mentally ill).

Credentials

Education

Temple University Beasley School of Law, JD
Pennsylvania State University, BA

Admissions

Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Offices

Philadelphia, PA

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Archer Prevails in Bi-State Regulations Case

10.13.2021

Press Releases

Archer Prevails in Bi-State Regulations Case

U.S. Supreme Court Denies the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Writ of Certiorari Seeking Review of the Third Circuit’s Precedential Opinion ...

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Carlton Johnson to Speak at PBA's 31st Minority Attorney Conference

10.08.2021

Speaking Engagements & Seminars

Carlton Johnson to Speak at PBA's 31st Minority Attorney Conference

Archer Partner Carlton Johnson will be speaking virtually at the 31st Minority Attorney Conference hosted by the Pennsylvania Bar Association. On the second day of the conference (Friday October 8), Carlton will be the first presenter in the 'Marijuana Update' series....

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Carlton Johnson and Thomas Nardi Present at the Pennsylvania Bar Association's 30th Minority Attorney Conference

10.08.2019

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Carlton Johnson and Thomas Nardi Present at the Pennsylvania Bar Association's 30th Minority Attorney Conference

[caption id="attachment_10017" align="aligncenter" width="400"] Thomas W. Nardi (left) presents "CannaBusiness for Us" moderated by Carlton L. Johnson (right)[/caption]...

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