John W. Johnson

John W. Johnson is a civil trial lawyer based in Wichita, Kansas, where he has maintained a private practice since 1979. Prior to entering private practice, Mr. Johnson served as a Captain in the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General's Department from 1973 to 1979.

His practice primarily focuses on complex civil litigation matters. These include commercial litigation, medical malpractice, aviation accidents, products liability, and motor vehicle and truck accidents. Mr. Johnson's legal work extends beyond Kansas, encompassing cases in Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, Missouri, Georgia, Nebraska, and Minnesota.

Mr. Johnson has been recognized for his work, receiving the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory AV®* rating. He has been included in Best Lawyers in America® since 2003, with specific selections in Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiffs since 2011. He has also been selected for inclusion in the Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers® publication in the area of Personal Injury.

A Certified Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, Mr. Johnson is a Fellow in the International Society of Barristers. He has held significant leadership roles, including Kansas District President of the American Board of Trial Advocates, past President of the Kansas Trial Lawyers Association, and a former Board Member of the American Association for Justice. He has also presented lectures to various legal organizations and law schools.