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“I have been a personal injury lawyer for over twenty years. The best thing about my job is being able to help someone from the beginning of the case to its resolution, and to handle the stressful details for them.”
Lara Johnson represents people with personal injury claims, including serious motor vehicle collisions, nursing home neglect and abuse, and breach of insurance contracts. She has written and lectured on nursing home neglect and abuse.
Education
Lara grew up in Oregon and went to college at McGill University in Montreal, Canada where she received an Honor’s Degree in Political Science. She was actively involved in the Debating Union at McGill, competing internationally.
Lara was attracted to the legal profession because of her interest in advocacy and her desire to help people in a tangible way. She graduated in 1993 from Case Western Law School in Cleveland, Ohio where she was recognized with American Jurisprudence Awards for Torts and for Oral Advocacy and Brief Writing. She was actively involved with the Students for Public Interest Law Fellowships, a student group which financially sponsored public interest law summer clerkships.
Profession
Lara’s professional memberships include:
Before Corson & Johnson, Lara was previously Of Counsel with Johnson, Clifton, Larson & Corson. She is a board member for Direction Service, a non-profit that helps people with special needs and their families. In addition, Lara is a member of the Governor’s Elder Abuse Prevention Workgroup, as well as a community reporter for the Oregonian’s online newspaper where she reports on the South Eugene boys soccer team. Lara lives in Eugene, Oregon with her husband and law partner Don Corson, and their two children. They enjoy traveling, skiing, and hiking.
Languages spoken
English
940 Willamette St Ste 500
Eugene, OR, 97401-3138
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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OR | Active | 1993 | 06/12/2022 |
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Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Distinguished | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Shareholder | The Corson and Johnson Law Firm | 2004 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Direction Services | Board Member | 2013 - Present |
American Association for Justice | State Delegate | 2012 - Present |
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association | Board Member | 2008 - Present |
American Association for Justice | Member | 1994 - Present |
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 1994 - Present |
Lane County Bar | Member | 1993 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Trial Lawyer | Anatomy of a Nursing Home Case | 2012 |
Trial Lawyer | Keeping the Elderly Safe | 2002 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Case Western Reserve University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1993 |
McGill University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1989 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Annual Convention | Nursing Home Litigation | 2020 |
Governor’s Elder Abuse Prevention Workgroup | Elder Abuse Prevention | 2014 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Multiple Residents Abused | substantial |
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Matthew Kaplan, Wrongful death Attorney on Jun 8, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Lara Johnson on a horrific wrongful death/dram shop case. I was very impressed by her knowledge, skill, and passion. Lara is a tireless advocate for her clients that understands all of the rigors of litigation. Lara gets fantastic results on very challenging cases.
John Billington, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 2, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I wholeheartedly recommend and endorse attorney Lara Johnson. I have worked with her on multiple injury cases, and have found her to be consistently thorough, knowledgeable and tenacious. She is quick to identify all issues, both legal and factual, and my clients are very pleased with her expertise, ability and the results she has achieved. I refer clients to her with full confidence, and recommend her without hesitation.
Matthew Kaplan, Wrongful death Attorney on Jun 8, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Lara Johnson on a horrific wrongful death/dram shop case. I was very impressed by her knowledge, skill, and passion. Lara is a tireless advocate for her clients that understands all of the rigors of litigation. Lara gets fantastic results on very challenging cases.
John Billington, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 2, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I wholeheartedly recommend and endorse attorney Lara Johnson. I have worked with her on multiple injury cases, and have found her to be consistently thorough, knowledgeable and tenacious. She is quick to identify all issues, both legal and factual, and my clients are very pleased with her expertise, ability and the results she has achieved. I refer clients to her with full confidence, and recommend her without hesitation.
Richard Vangelisti, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 25, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have witnessed first-hand Lara's work for clients. She is a tenacious, professional and passionate advocate. I have recommended matters to her because of my confidence in her ability to effectively help clients.
Kristen McCall, Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney on Apr 22, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Lara is a smart and compassionate advocate for injured people and their families. I am always impressed with willingness and ability to take on challenging issues for her clients and achieve great results.
Keith Semple, Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney on Apr 21, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Lara Johnson. She's a great attorney and very pleasant to work with.
Steven Hill, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 10, 2015
Relationship: Friend
Lara is a smart, hard working and compassionate trial attorney. She is ethical and well respected by her peers. I endorse her wholeheartedly.
C Arnold, Nursing home abuse and neglect Attorney on Apr 9, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
We associated with Lara on a complicated nursing home death case. She's the "go to" lawyer for assisted care facility malpractice.
Jacy Arnold, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 9, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.