WHAT WE DO
Over 35 years at the forefront of civil litigation, where experience meets innovation.
Personal Injury
We represent plaintiff(s) and defendant(s) in all venues in Washington, California, and Minnesota. Our cases typically concern injuries or death arising from accidents on roadways, at construction sites, on private, public, or commercial premises and often involving allegations of products liability. We also specialize in cases that arise in the context of sporting and recreational activities and cases concerning alleged civil rights violations.
Construction and Real Property
We represent property owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, homeowner associations, and insurers (e.g., subrogation) concerning property damage caused by defective construction, landslides, earthquakes, earth movement, and fire, as well as cases involving real property boundary disputes, easements and ownership, wrongful taking property or trespass, and claims concerning violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Professional Liability
We represent clients in cases concerning claims of attorney malpractice.
Contract Disputes
We represent clients in contract disputes in the context of business/sales transactions, insurance, lease and real estate matters, and employment.
Founded in 2001, the Law Offices of Eric Brian Johnson specializes in civil litigation in all courts located in the States of Washington, California, and Minnesota.
who we are
We are experienced trial lawyers who seek to serve justice while enforcing our clients' legal rights.
about us
We are dedicated to the work of helping our clients access and use the law to their benefit.
Attorney
Eric Brian Johnson
Eric Johnson, who founded the Law Offices of Eric Brian Johnson in 2001, provides his direct and personal attention to every case from start to finish. Eric emphasizes early and thorough communication with clients designed to identify their problems and goals along with a stated plan to meet the unique needs of each client. Eric is recognized locally and nationally for his creative and strategic approach to litigation and dispute resolution including the effective use of technology and an extensive network of experts and consultants.
why choose us
The Power of a Network.
Practicing Years
Practicing law since 1985 and still dedicated to learning and improving.
Jury Verdicts
Eric's distinguished career is marked by notable achievements, including over fifty jury verdicts, prestigious awards, and a steadfast commitment to pro bono work.
TESTIMONIALS
Customer Experience.
"Mr. Johnson helped us through an extremely difficult time. The counsel and support he gave us, along with his knowledge and expertise was a major blessing."
successful case
"Mr. Johnson’s integrity, credibility and tireless efforts were the keys in our opinion to his tremendous success in our case."
successful case
"Mr. Johnson, first and foremost, I would like to express my respect. Respect for you and the total commitment and undivided attention you provided during our trial. You are a kind gentleman and certainly a rare personality among your profession."
successful case
"While about 98% of the lawyers I’ve worked with at [the firm] are absolute gems to work with and wonderful people, I must say that there is one who should get the cake for demeanor, humor, intelligence and empathy, Eric Johnson."
colleague testimonial
"I want to emphasize my gratitude for the attorney you selected. Eric Johnson handled the case expertly and was prepared for all confrontations against a wealthy international corporation with a team of lawyers having decades of experience in this specific cause. Eric was on top of the issues and was prepared and timely with petitions and motions required by the court. He is truly an outstanding attorney especially in succeeding with a ‘Motion for Summary Judgment’ which resulted in my being dismissed from the case. I learned that such motions are rarely successful!"
Client in correspondence to Insurer
"Many thanks Eric…you have really helped me to recover from this hideous case …you engineered the case brilliantly all the way to the end. Thank you for your unrelenting determination to achieve true justice."
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Recently Resolved Cases and Other News.
A large percentage of civil cases that settle include confidentialty provisions that limit us from reporting certain details about our victories or stellar results. Consequently, the following summaries of recently resolved cases (limited to three in each state or jurisdiction) are identified only by case type, side represented, general description of opponent, venue, and outcome (occasionally with some commentary).
Washington
Case Type: Legal Malpractice (underlying case concerned issues of defamation, tortious interference with business expectancy, U.S.C. Section 1983 – First Amendment Retaliation).
Represented: Plaintiffs, an advertising/media company and its principal.
Opponent: Six defendants, four attorneys and two law firms.
Venue: Spokane County Superior Court, WA.
Outcome: Settled at mediation upon terms favorable to client.
Case Type: Breach of Insurance Contract/Insurance Bad Faith claims arising from insured fire loss.
Represented: Plaintiff, a Seattle real estate developer.
Opponent: Large property and casualty insurance company.
Venue: U.S. District Court for Western District of Washington.
Outcome: Settled at mediation upon terms favorable to client.
Case Type: Product (heavy construction equipment) liability claims brought pursuant to Washington Products Liability Act allegedly causing personal injuries.
Represented: One of three defendants, a seller/distributor of excavating equipment. Other defendant(s) included manufacturers of excavator and component part.
Opponent: Plaintiff purchaser/product user of excavator and attachments.
Venue: Clark County Superior Court, WA.
Outcome: Settled at mediation with client motion for summary judgment pending.
California
Case Type: Two related cases: Plaintiff-client's breach of contract action for damages against commercial property landlord; and, defense of client in unlawful detainer action brought by landlord.
Represented: Plaintiff, a national retail clothier who had conducted business from leased street-level premises on Post Street in downtown San Francisco since 1985.
Opponent: Defendant landlord who owned several commercial properties in City of San Francisco represented by the Perkins firm.
Venue: San Francisco County Superior Court, CA.
Outcome: Unlawful detainer case was voluntarily dismissed by landlord with hearing on client's motion for summary judgment pending. Client's breach of lease contract action settled at mediation upon terms favorable to client with plaintiff motion for summary judgment pending.
Case Type: Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") action brought by wheelchair bound plaintiff claiming discrimination/failure to meet ADA accessibility standards against client operating retail clothing stores in the Hillsdale Mall in San Mateo, CA.
Represented: Defendant, a clothing retailer leasing properties at the Hillsdale Mall.
Opponent: Plaintiff and serial filer represented by Potter Handy firm.
Venue: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
Outcome: Obtained summary judgment of dismissal for client in the District Court and prevailed on appeal by plaintiff in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Case Type: Americans with Disabilities Act ("ADA") action brought by blind plaintiff claiming discrimination for alleged failure of client's retail website to meet ADA standards.
Represented: Defendant, a clothing retailer operating a commercial sales website.
Opponent: Plaintiff, a serial filer of ADA claims.
Venue: Los Angeles County Superior Court, CA (downtown location).
Outcome: Obtained voluntary dismissal of plaintiff's suit with client's motion for summary judgment pending hearing.
Other News
Law Offices of Eric Brian Johnson, PC has recently become an official friend of the ocean and member-volunteer of the Surfrider Foundation in Seattle, WA and Santa Monica, CA. The Surfrider Foundation and its member volunteers perform ocean and coastal beach cleanups and restoration projects and have been at the forefront of ocean protection for over forty years fighting for plastic reduction, ocean protection, beach access, coastal climate, and clean water.
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