Valerie Johnston

Land Use and Zoning Law

3.0 (1 reviews)

Chicago, Illinois

12+ years experience

Perkins Coie LLP

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

312-324-8400

https://www.perkinscoie.com/en/professionals/valerie-johnston.html

110 North Wacker Drive, 34th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606

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Bio

Valerie Johnston is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law.Valerie, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Valerie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Valerie Johnston is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law.Valerie, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Valerie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Valerie Johnston is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Valerie, who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Valerie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Illinois

State Capital

Springfield

Highest Court

Illinois Supreme Court

Bar Association

Illinois State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Land Use and Zoning Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Land Use and Zoning Law
Recognized: Real Estate Law

Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2021

Education

Marquette University, J.D., graduated 2013

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Reviews

Robert Mitchell

3 months ago

Competent handling of a complex zoning variance

Valerie Johnston capably managed our zoning variance for a mixed-use development in Chicago. Her knowledge of land use law was evident, and her recognition in that field is well-deserved. However, response times were occasionally slower than expected, and some communications lacked proactive updates. While the legal outcome was satisfactory, the process felt more transactional. For straightforward real estate matters, her 12 years of experience at Perkins Coie provide solid expertise, but client management could be more consistent.