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John W Johnson II
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Biography
John Johnson is head of Christian & Small's Insurance Coverage and Extra Contractual Practice. He represents clients in contract and tort litigation, defending them against claims of bad faith, breach of contract, fraud and extra-contractual damages, as well as disputes between insurance carriers. John regularly advises and represents retailers, brokers, underwriters and general agents. He also represents insureds sued under Alabama’s Dram Shop statutes and counsels carriers regarding coverage for liquor liability claims under CGL and liquor liability policies.
John, along with partner Richard Smith, co-authored Allen’s Alabama Liability Insurance Handbook (2nd edition). Now over 10 years into a well established insurance coverage and litigation practice, John is frequently consulted by clients and other lawyers, both within the firm and outside the firm, to help navigate complex coverage issues.
In addition to his practice, John has served on the firm's four-person Executive Committee since 2012 and is the firm's Chief Security Officer.
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Licensed in Mississippi for 21 years
State: Mississippi
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Alabama for 22 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Christian & Small, LLP
505 20th St N Ste 1800, Birmingham, AL, 35203-4633
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Experience
Honors
2014
Alabama Rising Star, Alabama Super Lawyers
2013
Alabama Rising Star, Alabama Super Lawyers
2012
Alabama Rising Star, Alabama Super Lawyers
2011
Alabama Rising Star, Alabama Super Lawyers
1998
Southern Academic Review, Birmingham-Southern College
N/A
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
Presidential Academic Scholarship Recipient, Birmingham-Southern College
N/A
Dean's List, Birmingham-Southern College
N/A
Phi Delta Phi, University of Alabama School of Law
N/A
Lightfoot, Franklin & White Scholarship Recipient, University of Alabama School of Law
N/A
Defense Lawyers Association, University of Alabama School of Law
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Chief Security Officer, Christian & Small, LLP
2012 - Present
Member, Executive Committee, Christian & Small, LLP
2009 - Present
Partner, Christian & Small, LLP
1900 - Present
Partner, Christian & Small LLP
2003 - 2009
Associate, Christian & Small, LLP
Associations
2009 - Present
Birmingham Bar AssociationGraduate, Future Leaders Forum
2009 - Present
Bibb Allen Memorial Trial AcademyGraduate
2008 - Present
Alabama State BarParticipant, Pilot Mentoring Program
Birmingham Bar Association
Member
Birmingham Bar Association, Young Lawyers Section
Member
Alabama State Bar
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Defense Research Institute
Member
Alabama Defense Lawyers Association
Member
2015 - 2015
Alabama State Bar, Leadership ForumMember
2007 - 2008
National Business InstituteFaculty
2005 - 2006
Bar Association BulletinMember, Board of Editors
Education
2003
University of Alabama School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Birmingham-Southern College
BS - Bachelor of Science
1998
Birmingham Southern College
BS
Publications
2014
Litigation Management Magazine
Surprise! Policy Non-Compliance with Financial Responsibility Regulations
2009
Allen's Alabama Liability Insurance Handbook, 2nd Edition
Allen's Alabama Liability Insurance Handbook, 2nd Edition
2005
Birmingham Bar Association Bulletin
Liquor Liability Litigation in Alabama
2004
Birmingham Bar Association Bulletin
Insurers' Dilemma: Defend or Not, Who Controls the Defense?