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William C. Johnson
also known as Bill Johnson
About William
Biography
Bill Johnson is a tenacious and compassionate advocate for his clients. Recognized by his peers as one of California’s top personal injury lawyers, he works tirelessly on each case, consistently obtaining impressive results for his clients.
Bill specializes in personal injury and wrongful death cases, and over the last 30 years has built extensive experience in a wide variety of case types, including traumatic brain injury, paralysis, vehicle and bicycle negligence, medical malpractice, products liability, premises liability, government liability and wrongful–death related claims.
Practice Areas
11
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
25%
47 years
Wrongful Death
25%
47 years
Medical Malpractice
10%
47 years
Animal and Dog Bites
5%
47 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in California for 46 years
State: California
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Location
Bennett & Johnson LLP
1901 Harrison Street 16th Floor, Oakland, CA, 94612
Law Offices of William C. Johnson
1564 1st St, Napa, CA, 94559
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William C. Johnson's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | September 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney
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Widower
Mr Johnson was our family attorney, he did a wonderful job in making sure that my family was taken into consideration and treated in a caring way throughout the process. We ended up winning our case and Bill Johnson every step of the way handled all the details in a professional manner, never lossin...
Posted by Leslie | August 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Legal Care
Excellent legal care. Achieved a settlement to my satisfaction. I would recommend Bill Johnson to anyone.
Posted by Alexandra | February 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Wonderful Attentive and Fiercely Protective Advocate
I hired William C. Johnson to represent me in a personal injury claim. My car had been rear-ended on the freeway at very high speeds which totaled the car and left me with neck and back injuries. My insurer, Nationwide, tried to impugn my description of the incident by scoffing at it. For several ...
Posted by anonymous | January 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Personal injury
Explain from the 1st visit what our chance was to have a case. Said he needed to talk a ENT specialist and pull all medical records and then let us know whether he would take the case and make a decision if he thought our chances were good. He was very professional. Acquired all records. Always kept ...
Posted by Gary | January 7, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Excellent & Truthful
Mr. William C. Johnson: I met Mr. Johnson in 1978 after being a victim of a violent crime while at work and my case was not easy; yet, we won an out of court settlement. That really helped. The other two cases, again we won. William, is always truthful doesn't miss any words and 'fights the good figh...
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Experience
Honors
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Member, American Board of Trial Advocates
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2011
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
Pro bono Award, Napa County Bar Assocation
Work Experience
1989 - Present
Partner, Bennett Johnson LLP
Associations
2012 - Present
American College of Trial LawyersFellow
2012 - Present
American College of Trial LawyersMember
2008 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesMember
2001 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesMember
1990 - Present
Napa County Bar AssociationMember
1981 - Present
Contra Costa County Bar AssociationMember
1981 - Present
Alameda-Contra Costa Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1981 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
1981 - Present
Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMember
1979 - Present
Alameda County Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Arias-Harris vs. Cosgrove
1,500,000
Jane Doe vs. Restaurant
1,400,000
Carte vs. Limo Service
1,500,000
Bernstein vs. Mojadidi
1,000,000
Deus vs Trek Corporation
2,100,000
Strunz vs. Yellow Cab/Bank of America
10,000,000
Education
1978
John F. Kennedy University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
University of California - Berkeley
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
2017
Plaintiff Magazine (California)
Sanchez Supreme Court Case - Expert Witnesses
Languages
English