Brenda M. Johnson
About Brenda M. Johnson
Brenda M. Johnson is an attorney at Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy, where she has worked since 1999. She specializes in insurance coverage issues, medical malpractice, appellate, and complex litigation, and has extensive experience in state and federal courts.
Work at Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy
Brenda M. Johnson has been an Attorney at Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy since 1999, accumulating 25 years of experience in the firm. Her role involves managing complex legal matters, particularly in the areas of insurance coverage and medical malpractice. Johnson's extensive background in litigation supports her contributions to the firm, where she engages in both trial and appellate work.
Education and Expertise
Brenda M. Johnson holds a Juris Doctor degree from Cleveland State University College of Law, which she earned from 1990 to 1993. Prior to her law degree, she studied at Cleveland State University, obtaining a Master of Arts in Philosophy from 1988 to 1990. Additionally, she completed her Bachelor of General Studies in Liberal Arts at Kent State University from 1980 to 1988. Johnson specializes in appellate and complex litigation, with a focus on consumer class actions and aviation litigation.
Background
Before joining Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy, Brenda M. Johnson worked as an Associate Attorney at Squire, Sanders & Dempsey from 1993 to 1999. This six-year tenure provided her with foundational experience in various legal practices, enhancing her skills in litigation and legal analysis. Her educational background in philosophy and law has contributed to her analytical approach in handling complex legal issues.
Achievements
Brenda M. Johnson has received the AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, signifying her high ethical standards and professional ability in the legal field. This rating reflects her reputation among peers and her commitment to excellence in her legal practice, particularly in appellate and complex litigation.
Litigation Experience
Brenda M. Johnson possesses extensive experience in briefing and oral argument in both state and federal courts. Her practice encompasses trial and appellate levels, where she has effectively handled a variety of cases, including insurance coverage issues and medical malpractice. Johnson's litigation skills are further demonstrated through her involvement in consumer class actions and aviation litigation.