Brett C. Johnson
About Brett C. Johnson
Brett C. Johnson is a lawyer based in Denver, CO and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021. Brett C. Johnson is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Denver, Colorado
- Communications Law
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLP
Location: Denver, CO
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