ABOUT GARY R. JOHNSON

Gary R. Johnson is a personal injury lawyer and has been advocating cases since 1994. He began his career as an attorney in Portland, Oregon, representing people injured in car accidents, and has tried and won many jury trials.

In 2003, he started leading the litigation department of a law firm in Bend, allowing him the opportunity to practice personal injury law while raising his family in beautiful Central Oregon. He now uses his 20+ years of experience to ensure his clients are fully and fairly compensated for their injuries.

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Gary is an excellent personal injury lawyer. He did the best job settling my case. I would highly recommend him to anyone dealing with an injury.”

– Macey C., Google Review

Philosophy

Above all else, I believe in fairness. People harmed in car or slip and fall accidents should receive reasonable compensation for their injuries, and for the hassles they are forced to endure.

More and more, insurance companies are not honoring their commitments anymore. That frustrates me, and makes me work harder to ensure my clients are not taken advantage of. Fairness works both ways though. I also believe people should not try to recover unreasonable amounts just because they were injured.

If you want an experienced personal injury attorney who will fight for your rights – and will fight harder when the going gets tough – I’m your man.

Hobbies

My hobbies have included coaching my kids’ sports teams, downhill and cross-country skiing, road and mountain biking, kayaking, running, swimming, and competing in the Pole, Pedal, Paddle and local triathlons. I believe that exercise is important for a healthy life and plays a vital role in helping people recover from injuries.

Education

Lewis & Clark Law School, JD 1993
University of Washington, B.S. Psychology, minor in Mathematics 1987

Professional Experience

G.R. Johnson Law Firm 2016 – present
Head of Litigation Dept., Hurley Re, P.C. 2003 – 2016
Hoffman, Hart & Wagner, LLP 1996 – 2003
Schneider, Hooton, P.C. 1994 – 1996

Law Associations

Oregon State Bar 1993 – present
Washington State Bar 1996 – present
Oregon US District Court 1994 – present
US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals 1994 – present
Oregon Trial Lawyers Association 2016 – present
Deschutes County Bar Association 1999 – present
American Inns of Court 1994 – present
Oregon Association of Defense Counsel 1996 – 2016
Kiwanis Club of Redmond 1999 – 2016
Multnomah Bar Association 1994 – 1999

Awards & Ratings

4.9 out of 5.0 AV Preeminent Rating for the Highest Level of Professional Excellence from Martindale Hubbell
American Jurisprudence Academic Award

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