Brian is a member of the Litigation Department. His practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, toxic tort litigation, product liability litigation, and fiduciary litigation.
Brian M. Johnson
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2013 Awarded Practice Areas
Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation
Awarded Practice Areas
Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation
Biography
Locations
Education
- University of Kentucky, J.D., graduated 1997
- Transylvania University, BA, graduated 1994
Bar Admissions
Affiliations
- 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
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
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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