Christopher Carney Johnson

Christopher "Chris" Johnson was born in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated with merit from the United States Naval Academy with a Bachelor's of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Upon being commissioned as a Second Lieutenant, he graduated from The Basic School of Quantico, Virginia on the Commanding General's Honor Roll and then graduated from Infantry Officer's Course. After completing his first tour of duty serving as a Platoon Commander, Company Executive Officer, and Company Commander, with two deployments, he was one of eight selectees to the Marine Corps Law Education Program (LEP). Chris chose the College of William and Mary School of Law in Williamsburg, Virginia and was selected for the Funded Law Education Program (FLEP). Upon receipt of his Juris Doctor and passing the Virginia Bar, he attended Naval Justice School in Newport, Rhode Island. After re-designation as a Judge Advocate, Chris served as both Defense Counsel and Senior Defense Counsel for Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, the Head Prosecutor for Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, South Carolina, Chief Legal Assistance Officer at Parris Island, and Executive Officer of 3rd Recruit Training Battalion at Parris Island. Further, he served on the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Commanding General's Staff as his Deputy Staff Judge Advocate and as the Officer in Charge of the Legal Service Support Team (LSST) at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. Chris also served as the Deputy Chief Advisor for the Afghan National Army/Ministry of Defense Legal Advisor Team for one year at Camp Eggers in Kabul, Afghanistan. Chris retired from the Marine Corps as a Major and relocated to Nashville. He is an accredited attorney with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for Veterans Benefits and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Chris lives in Hendersonville, Tennessee with his son.