David G. Johnson

David G. Johnson

4.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 49 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Brighton, MI
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Business, Contracts & Agreements ... +2 more

8163 Grand River Rd Ste 100, Brighton, MI

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 35%

49 years | 700 cases

35%
Business 20%

49 years | 350 cases

20%
Contracts and Agreements 20%

49 years | 600 cases

20%
Child Custody 15%

49 years | 500 cases

15%
Real Estate 10%

49 years | 700 cases

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 49 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 1976

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of David G. Johnson

8163 Grand River Rd Ste 100, Brighton, MI, 48114

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David G. Johnson's Reviews

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4.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | May 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Johnson Totally Mishandled my Case

I hired Mr. Johnson to respond to a motion filed by my ex-husband. Mr. Johnson accepted my retainer check but never responded to the motion. I tried to contact him on numerous occasions, but the hearing date came and went without response, and the court decided the motion against me because Mr. Joh...nson never filed an appearance or an answer. Mr. Johnson finally contacted me to indicate he was going through many personal issues and begged me not to file a complaint with the ethics board that I had suggested to him I was prepared to do. He eventually refunded my retainer fee for not filing the complaint, but I still need to find an attorney not self-absorbed with personal issues to try and undo this mess. I'd avoid Mr. Johnson until he gets his own house in order.

Posted by Matthew | September 5, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Should have been my own counsel

Ahhh... Where to begin. I guess my experience utilizing this attorney could be summarized as being nonexistant. I hired him for a custody case and wound up not seeing my son for 6 months, not being able to contact Dave or get him to return calls even leaving 7 consecutive messages one day. Simply, th...is dude sucks at his job. Period. Find someone else

Posted by Cheryl | January 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Real Estate Lawsuit Successfully Resolved

Mr. Johnson represented our homeowners association in an access related lawsuit initiated by a local developer. We provided a great deal of background information - some of it going back 50 years. He quickly evaluated this abundant information, determined what was most important and effectively use...d it in his legal documents that were filed with the court. Since he was working with an association, all of the meetings involved multiples leaders/participants. Mr. Johnson was accommodating of the multiple schedules involved, and we were always able to find a meeting time that would allow all interested parties to attend. In addition, during these meetings, he solicited our input on many issues. He always listened patiently in an effort to provide a better defense. In the end, the plaintiff voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit. Not only did the case get dismissed, we were able to recoup our attorney’s fees from the plaintiff by court order. We attribute the successful outcome to Mr. Johnson's exceptional efforts and real estate knowledge. We would not hesitate to hire him again should issues arise within our association that require legal support.

Posted by Michael | October 23, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Extremely Reliable and Great to work with

I have worked with Mr. Johnson over the last 2 1/2 years over multiple cases. Both of them involving my children. Mr. Johnson has been an absolute joy to work with. He has always followed through with what he states he is going to do, and has always been nothing but professional to deal with. His wor...k ethic and demeanor are second to none. Mr. Johnson had worked with me on my divorce case involving myself and my 2 minor children. I always felt like he was on my side, and looking out for the best interest of myself as well as my children. He understands the importance of family and that is paramount in how he handles family cases. I would highly recommend Mr. Johnson (and have) to anyone who is seeking legal counsel within his specialties.

Posted by Kim | October 4, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very Strongly Recommend

In my field of business, I periodically have dealings with attorneys. Most are competent and have a good expertise . However, once in a while I encounter one that is head and shoulders above the crowd. David Johnson is one of those attorneys. Recently, Mr Johnson handled a case for me with a pos...itive outcome. He was not only able to defend me, but was also able to secure a judgement against the other party for my full attorney fees. I would very strongly recommend his services to anyone, except someone against me!

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David G. Johnson's Lawyer Endorsements

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John Gormley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with David for a number of years. He is professional, courteous, and prompt in handling his client's matters. He is a pleasure to deal with in the legal community."

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Kathleen Buckley

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"David Johnson put in the extra effort to help resolve the matter in our case, in a way that satisfied both Parties and solved the problem, saving the Parties the time and expense of court proceedings...thanks !"

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2000

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1976 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of David G. Johnson

2010 - 2015

Township Attorney, Deerfield Township

1997 - 1999

Hearing Officer for the Gaming Control Board, State of Michigan

1989 - 2015

Mediator, Livingston County Circuit Court

1979 - 1986

Hearing Officer for the Office of the Racing Commissioner, State of Michigan

Associations

2013 - Present

Salvation Army

Advisory Board Member

1993 - Present

Workskills Corporation

Board Member

1985 - Present

Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce

Legal Consultant

Education

1976

Wayne State University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1973

Albion College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2012

Michigan Small Business Development Seminar

Business Law

2011

Michigan Small Business Development Center Seminar

Business Law

Languages

English

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