Biography
Mr. Johnson began his career as an Assistant Public Defender for the 9th Judicial Circuit in Orange County, Florida, where he represented hundreds of clients from arrest through disposition. During his time as a Public Defender, he conducted multiple trials and evidentiary hearings on behalf of his clients. Mr. Johnson has extensive trial experience, including first and second chair jury and bench trials.
Subsequently, he joined one of the largest insurance defense firms in Florida. With over twenty offices throughout the United States and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Mr. Johnson had the opportunity to expand his litigation experience to civil and administrative cases, including personal injury and wrongful death claims.
Having spent much of his career defending legal claims, Mr. Johnson brings a new perspective to Urban Thier & Federer, P.A. He is a member of the Florida Bar.
Education
- Stetson University College of Law, Gulfport/St. Petersburg, Florida
- J.D. - 05/2016
- Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida
- 08/2013
- Honors: cum laude
- Major: Sociology
- Major: Communications
- Victoria University College of Law, Melbourne
- Honors: Study Abroad Program Ambassador, 2015
- Major: Public International Law
- Major: Negotiation Tactics
Past Positions
- Quintairos, Prieto Wood & Boyer, P.A. Orlando, Florida, Associate Attorney, 2018 to 2019
- 9th Judicial Circuit, Assistant Public Defender, 2016 to 2018
Current Employment Position
- Shareholder
Practice Areas
- Civil Litigation
- Personal Injury
- Contract Disputes
- Criminal Defense
- Estate Planning and Probate
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2016
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida
- United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit