Attorney/Owner: Law Offices of Eric Brian Johnson
Greater Seattle Area
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- Attorney at Law Offices of Eric Brian Johnson
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- Counsel at Safeco
- Counsel to the Firm at Lane Powell PC
- Attorney at Berger Kahn
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- William Mitchell College of Law
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- St. Olaf College
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Eric B. Johnson’s Summary
Eric B. Johnson is a trial lawyer and principal of the Law Offices of Eric Brian Johnson providing legal services in the states of Washington and California. He is rated 'excellent' in attorney performance and standards by the Martindale-Hubbell and the Avvo.com legal service directories. Mr. Johnson has tried over fifty criminal and civil cases to verdict.
In the past 36 months, Mr. Johnson has prevailed in two jury trials of 15 and 21 days in duration. In another 8 cases, he has gained dismissals for his clients via successful motions for summary judgment and has successfully defended a case on appeal which was recently published at Jaeger v. Cleaver Construction, Inc., 148 Wn.App. 698, 201 P.3d 1028 (2009).
Eric B. Johnson’s Specialties:
Contract and commercial disputes; business and professional liability; products liability; construction defect claims; construction site accidents; general tort law emphasizing personal injury; employment disputes; governmental liability; hospitality law; property damage caused by fire, flooding, earth movement; insurance claims including subrogation/equitable contribution actions; criminal defense; appellate law.
Eric B. Johnson’s Experience
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Attorney
Law Offices of Eric Brian Johnson
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January 2001 — Present (8 years 11 months)
Civil and criminal trial lawyer practicing in Washington and California with primary offices located in Seattle and Bainbridge Island, Washington.
My client list is fairly diverse and includes commercial insurance carriers of various sizes and location, many small to mid-sized companies/contractors primarily in the construction industry and some larger corporations (e.g., financial and professional services; hospitality; construction; retail). I perform as much pro bono work as I am able and in 2008, I was awarded a Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation by the Washington State Bar Association.
Eric B. Johnson’s Education
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William Mitchell College of Law
J.D. , Law , 1982 — 1985
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- Law Review
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
B.A. , Political Science , 1976 — 1978
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St. Olaf College
1974 — 1976
- Activities and Societies:
- Varsity Tennis
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Eric B. Johnson’s Interests:
In my spare time I like to read, write and play outdoors with my son, Sam, as well as with other friends and family. We ski, golf, play tennis, bike/spin, camp, kayak, and endurance race.
Eric B. Johnson’s Groups:
Member, Washington Defense Trial Lawyers Association.
Member, Washington State Bar Association, California State Bar Association, and Minnesota State Bar Association.
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Eric B. Johnson’s Honors:
2007: Washington State Bar Association, Pro Bono Publico Service Award.
1999 - 2009: Rated 'Excellent' in Attorney Performance and Standards, Martindale-Hubbell Attorney Directory/Peer Rated.
2007 - 2009: Rated 'Excellent' in Attorney Experience, Industry Recognition, and Professional Conduct by AVVO.com.
1990: Air Force Commendation Award for career achievements in the areas of government contracting and defense of clients in felony-level criminal trials.
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