Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation
Brian M. Johnson
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Brian is a member of the Litigation Department. His practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, toxic tort litigation, product liability litigation, and fiduciary litigation.
Overview
- University of Kentucky, J.D., graduated 1997
- Transylvania University, BA, graduated 1994
- Kentucky, Kentucky Bar Association
- Commerce Lexington Programs Committee - 2005-2007
- Commerce Lexington Public Policy Council - 2005-Present
- Fayette County Bar Association - Member
- Journal of Natural Resources and Environmental Law - Member, 1995-1997
- Leadership Lexington - Class of 2002-03
- United Way of the Bluegrass - Team Leader, 2002
- Kentucky, Kentucky Bar Association
- Commerce Lexington Programs Committee - 2005-2007
- Commerce Lexington Public Policy Council - 2005-Present
- Fayette County Bar Association - Member
- Journal of Natural Resources and Environmental Law - Member, 1995-1997
- Leadership Lexington - Class of 2002-03
- United Way of the Bluegrass - Team Leader, 2002
- University of Kentucky, J.D., graduated 1997
- Transylvania University, BA, graduated 1994
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
Awards:
- Selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® in the field of Commercial Litigation, 2013
News & Media
Case History
Cases
- Barnette, et al., v. Grizzly Processing, LLC, et al.
representation of coal company in a case involving 50 properties alleged impacted by dust from coal processing operations. The case was divided into four trials, each resulting in a jury verdict in favor of our client.
- Cantrell v. Ashland Oil, Inc.
representation of an oil company in a toxic tort case involving naturally-occurring radioactive material. The case ended with a jury verdict in favor of our client. This was the first defense verdict in the United States in a case involving naturally-occurring radioactive material.
- United States of America v. Dairy Farmers of America
representation of a major dairy cooperative in antitrust litigation filed by the Department of Justice. The case ended at the trial court with a summary judgment in favor of our client.
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