Ms. Johnson is AV® rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which recognizes outstanding achievement and demonstrates that a lawyer has earned from their peers the highest rating available for their legal ability and professional ethics. She was the first woman elected president of the local bar association in 1990, and repeatedly receives recognition as a Super Lawyer and Legal Elite.
Ms. Johnson handles a wide variety of cases in both state and federal court, including commercial, real estate and employment discrimination defense matters. Examples of cases she has litigated include breach of contract matters such as non-competition agreements and issues relating to hospital privileges and other health care matters; claims for deceptive and unfair trade practices; defense of employment-related claims before the EEOC and Florida Commission on Human Relations, and subsequent state and federal complaints involving these employment claims; real estate litigation involving such matters as foreclosures and breach of guaranty agreements; claims for fraud in the inducement involving owners, developers and condominium owners resulting from a failed project; and defending matters brought under the False Claims act including actions involving Medicaid reimbursement. Her clients include banks, business owners and individuals that need and receive responsive and competent advice and representation.
Ms. Johnson uses her litigation skills and background as a sought-after mediator in Tallahassee and across the state. She serves as an AAA arbitrator for commercial matters.