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Matthew L Johnson
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Biography
Mr. Johnson is an “AV” rated attorney by Martindale Hubell, the highest possible rating in the legal field. Mr. Johnson received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish from Weber State University in 1991, a Master of Arts degree in Languages and Literature with an emphasis in Spanish from the University of Utah in 1993, and a Juris Doctorate degree (cum laude) from the Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan in 1996, graduating in the top 10% of his class.
During law school Mr. Johnson served on the Scholastic Review Board, a board that was responsible for determining whether students were able to appeal grades that they disputed.
While serving on the Board, he received the Earl Dayton Award for Excellence and Dedicated Service. He also served as a member of the Moot Court Board, and as an Assistant Editor on the Thomas M. Cooley Law Review in 1995-96.
Mr. Johnson received American Jurisprudence/Book Awards for the highest grades in his class in Bankruptcy, Moot Court, Professional Responsibility, Research and Writing, Scholarly Writing, and Torts.
Following law school, Mr. Johnson began practicing law in the areas of insurance defense, insurance law, personal injury, construction defects, bankruptcy, and business and commercial litigation with the law firm of Vannah Costello Canepa Wiese & Riedy. Mr. Johnson was a partner for several years at the law firm of Hutchison & Steffen, where he served as one of the firm’s primary business litigation attorneys and was the head of the firm’s bankruptcy and insolvency practice. Mr. Johnson later became a named partner in the law firm of Lavelle & Johnson, P.C., before forming the law firm of Matthew L. Johnson & Associates, P.C, which later became Johnson & Gubler, P.C..
Mr. Johnson is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, where he sits on the committees for Business Reorganization and Real Estate. He is also one of the very few attorneys in Nevada who is Board Certified in Business Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification. Mr. Johnson served as the chair of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society, Las Vegas Chapter from 2002 to 2007. Since 2007, Mr. Johnson has been listed as a “Super Lawyer” by Super Lawyers magazine.
Mr. Johnson is admitted to practice in state and federal courts in Nevada, Colorado, Utah, and Arizona. He is fluent in Spanish and has taught Spanish on a college level at the University of Utah and at Lansing Community College. He has also taught classes and written materials for lawyers in the areas of bankruptcy and insolvency law, arbitration, and real estate.
Mr. Johnson is an avid outdoorsman. When not practicing law, Mr. Johnson enjoys camping, hiking, backpacking, riding four wheelers, skiing, and spending time with his children. He has been an active boy scout leader for many years and enjoys working with various youth in the community. For several years he has volunteered his time assisting children in Clark County who are in need of legal services.
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Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
50%
30 years
Litigation
30%
30 years
Real Estate
10%
Insurance
5%
30 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Arizona for 7 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2018
No misconduct found
Licensed in Utah for 27 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 28 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Licensed in Nevada for 29 years
State: Nevada
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
Location
Johnson & Gubler, P.C.
(702) 471-0075
Fax
8831 West Sahara Ave., Las Vegas, NV, 89117
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Posted by Daryl | May 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney
EXCELLENT for Bankruptcy results
I was treated very well when I came to Matthew L. Johnson and Russel G. Gubler from day one. They listened to me and gave me forms to complete and scheduled another meeting. Their legal assistant , Annabelle, was so helpful throughout the entire process. Recommend this Law firm with the highest degre...
Posted by Anthony | April 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Business
True Professional
Matt is a true professional at what he does. He knows the law extremely well and is structured and decisive in his approach. He provided excellent guidance through our difficult time. I felt he really cared about my business and me on a personal level.
Posted by anonymous | July 03, 2015 | Business
Amazing
Mr. Johnson helped me to save my business from a very difficult economy. He was able to "clean up" what others had started, and able to turn my case around. He was more than fair in his billing practices and I would highly recommend him.
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Business Bankruptcy, American Board of Certification
2022
Leading Lawyer, Real Vegas Magazine
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top Rated Business Litigation Attorney, SuperLawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Top Rated Business Litigation Attorney, SuperLawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Commercial Litigation, Super Lawyers
2003
Board Certified - Business Bankruptcy Law, American Board of Certification
Work Experience
1996 - Present
President, Johnson & Gubler, P.C.
Associations
1997 - Present
Utah State BarMember
1997 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
American Bankruptcy InstituteMember
1996 - Present
State Bar of NevadaMember
Southern Nevada Association of Bankruptcy Attorneys
Member
2000 - 2005
J. Rueben Clark Law SocietyPresident, Las Vegas Chapter
Education
1996
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
University of Utah
MA - Masters
1991
Weber State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Spanish