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5.0 /5.0
8 Client Reviews
$ 250-350 per hour
About Neal
Biography
Neal S. Johnson received his undergraduate degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) and a Masters Degree in Administration from George Washington University. He received his jurisdoctor degree from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 1981. He served as a member of the Board of Governors of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association from 1993 until 1998. He is a member of and active in numerous bar associations including the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, the Virginia State Bar, and the Virginia Bar Association. Mr. Johnson has a peer rating with Martindale Hubbell of AV (preminent); has been selected as one of the top 100 trial lawyers in Virginia; and also selected as a SuperLawyer in Virginia.
Mr. Johnson has over 34 years of trial experience in civil and criminal litigation in both state and federal courts. Mr. Johnson has devoted most of his professional time in the representation of individuals who have sustained devastating personal injury whether it be caused by defective products, medical negligence or other forms of negligence; the representation of individuals or businesses involved in complex commercial litigation; the representation of individuals in divorce litigation; and the representation of individuals charged with serious criminal offenses including capital murder. In the personal injury area, representation includes individuals injured by medical negligence, serious automobile accidents, and products such as L-Trytophan, Propulsid, DPT vaccines, defective vehicles, defective food products, breast implants, fireworks, and other products. Mr. Johnson also has experience in employment litigation and federal civil rights litigation, including litigation under Title VII, § 1983, Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act, and the Individuals With Disabilities Act (IDEA). He has successfully handled complex commercial litigation including disputes between limited partners and the general partner of a limited partnership, and claims of violation of the Virginia Trade Secrets Act. Other clients have included Washington and Lee University in employment litigation, Roanoke County in land-use litigation, and County Sheriffs in litigation involving claims of discrimination. In the past, Mr. Johnson has been designated as counsel for the handling of civil rights claims against State officials by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Division of Risk Management and also designated as counsel for the Commonwealth Transportation Commissioner for condemnation cases in the Lexington, Rockbridge County, Bath County, Alleghany County, areas. He has served as a hearing officer for special education matters and state grievance matters.
In the state court system, Mr. Johnson has handled and tried cases in most circuits in the Western and Central part of the state, from Abingdon to Richmond. He has handled federal court cases in the Harrisonburg Division, Charlottesville Division, Lynchburg Division, Roanoke Division, Danville Division, Abingdon Division, and Big Stone Gap Division of the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia, and cases in both the Richmond Division and Alexandria Division of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. He also has experience in federal multi-district litigation. His appellate court experience includes successful representation before the Virginia Court of Appeals, the Virginia Supreme Court, and the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.
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Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Divorce and Separation
30%
45 years | 200 cases
Personal Injury
30%
45 years | 300 cases
Child Custody
20%
45 years | 150 cases
Criminal Defense
10%
45 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Virginia for 44 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1981
No misconduct found
Location
Online Presence
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Posted by Karen | October 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Death
Wrongful Death Suit
I hired Mr Johnson to represent our family in a wrongful death lawsuit. May brother was killed and had two surviving children. Mr Johnson was very professional as well as concerned for the children. He advised us on all aspects of this suit and we prevailed as a result of his advisement. I would high...
Neal Stanley Johnson's Lawyer Endorsements
"Neal is an excellent trial lawyer. He is not afraid to try a complicated case, and does it well. A good choice for any injury or family law matter."
Devon Munro
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2012
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2012
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Manager/Owner, Johnson Law PLC
2001 - 2010
Partner, Lichtenstein, Fishwick & Johnson, PLC
1999 - 2001
Partner, Johnson & Warner
1996 - 1998
Of Counsel, Jolly Place Fralin & Prillaman
1995 - 1996
Partner, Saunders, Johnson & Lewis, PLC
1986 - 1995
Partner, Natkin & Heslep, PC
1981 - 1986
Associate, Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore, LLP
Associations
1986 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
1986 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1993 - 1998
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Governors
1981 - 1986
Virginia Association of Defense AttorneysMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Bratton v. Nininger and Dupree
Jury Verdict $5,000,000.00
Education
1981
Washington and Lee University
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
George Washington University
MA - Masters
1975
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English