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Billy Bruce Johnson Jr.
also known as Bruce Johnson
About Billy
Biography
Bruce Johnson provides extensive experience in litigation and appeals in Texas state and federal courts. Mr. Johnson represents plaintiffs and defendants in civil matters including business and commercial disputes, creditor rights in bankruptcy, personal injury, property matters, and other civil matters.
Mr. Johnson understands legal representation is expensive and time consuming. As a result, Mr. Johnson seeks to ensure his clients' time is well spent and their budgets are worked within.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 450-450 per hour
Contingency
33%-45%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 30 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Berg Feldman Johnson Bell, LLP
4203 Montrose Boulevard, Suite 150, Houston, TX, 77006
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"I endorse Bruce Johnson for any client looking for a lawyer to represent them zealously, ethically, and effectively in civil litigation. Bruce genuinely cares about his clients' interests ahead of his own. He has almost nineteen years' experience litigating and trying cases in all of Houston's courts - state, federal, and bankruptcy - and has successfully briefed and argued many appeals."
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Experience
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Partner, Berg Feldman Johnson Bell, LLP
2007 - 2014
Principal, The Bruce Johnson Law Firm
2004 - 2006
Senior Associate, Cooper & Scully, P.C.
1999 - 2004
Associate, Crady, Jewett & McCulley, L.L.P.
1995 - 1999
Associate, Barnett & Craddock, L.L.P.
Associations
State Bar of Texas
Appellate Section, Litigation Section, Bankruptcy Section
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Admitted to Practice
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Admitted to Practice
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas
Admitted to Practice
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Admitted to Practice
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Admitted to Practice
United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Admitted to Practice
United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Texas
Admitted to Practice
Rice University-Will Rice College
Community Associate
Leadership 20/20 Class XV
Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
The Houston Proton Therapy Ctr Houston LTD., LLP v. Estate of Dianne M. Swartz
Successfully obtained dismissal of claim in excess of $100,000.00 with Special Appearance on grounds that Texas jurisidiction over non-resident heirs violated United States Constitution due process
Annette Yeager v. Michele Crain, et al.
Obtained voluntary dismissal of suit by plaintiff suing client to reverse granting of real property to client by another family member. Client retained real property with no recovery to plaintiff.
Cornerstone Products, Inc., et al. v. Pilot Plastics, Inc., et al.
Secured ownership of molding equipment by creditor valued by debtor at $1,088,681.37 and defeated debtor claim of $514,488.82, reducing claim value to $1,487.70.
Education
1995
University of Houston Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1991
University of Oklahoma
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2004
Advanced Evidence and Discovery
Privileges
2001
Texas Association of Certified Public Accountants Seminar
Breach of Fiduciary Duty under Texas Trust Code
Publications
1998
Texas Employment Law
Editorial Advisory Board Member
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What is the deadline to serve discovery, if the 30th day to respond falls on a Saturday in Texas?
31 Aug 2012
Q&A
Can your bank account be frozen before you have been served in a civil suit ?
05 Jun 2012
Q&A
Are court transcripts considered public record in the state of texas?
04 May 2012