Eric Brian Johnson

Eric Johnson has practiced law throughout Washington, California and Minnesota for twenty-six years specializing in civil trial work. He has tried over fifty cases to jury verdict(s) in civil and criminal cases and is a top rated litigation attorney by peer review and by leading legal service directories. We defend or prosecute civil actions in the following areas of practice: Personal Injury/Wrongful Death: Claims concerning personal injury or death caused by alleged negligence; cases involving issues of product defect(s) (e.g., in motor vehicles, industrial tools, food, drugs); premises liability (e.g., claims alleging dangerous conditions of residential, commercial, or government property); alleged civil rights violations (e.g., claims of police excessive force); construction site accidents; and claims arising in the context of sport, recreational activities and related equipment. Construction: Construction defect claims involving custom homes, multi-family housing and commercial structures; claims concerning work of developers, general contractors and/or subcontractors/specialty trades; construction contract and insurance issues. Mr. Johnson has extensive experience in construction damages caused by expansive soils, earthquake, landslide, soil subsidence and water intrusion. Professional Liability: Claims alleging malpractice by attorneys, architects and engineers, accountants, medical doctors or other licensed professionals. Employment Law: Claims alleging age and/or disability discrimination. Commercial Litigation. Subrogation: Insurance subrogation actions arising from damages caused by fire, explosion, or other catastrophic events.

William Mitchell College of Law

J.D. (1985)

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

B.A. | Political Science/Social Psychology

1976 - 1978

Saint Olaf College

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Graduate School of Journalism and Mass Communication

1980 - 1982

Principal/Owner

Law Offices of Eric Brian Johnnson

2001 - Current

Counsel

Lane Powell PC

1998 - 2001

Counsel

Berger Kahn PC

1990 - 1998

Judge Advocate (JAG)

United States Air Force

1986 - 1990

Judicial Law Clerk

Hennepin County District Court, Minneapolis, MN

1985 - 1986

Law Clerk

Briggs and Morgan

1982 - 1985

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation

Washington State Bar Association

2010

Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation

Washington State Bar Association

2009

Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2001 - Current

Washington State Bar  # 19340

Member

1990 - Current

California State Bar Association

Member

1990 - Current

Minnesota State Bar Association

Member

1985 - Current

California

Since 1990

Minnesota

Since 1985

Washington

Since 1990

• Free Consultation
• Contingent Fees