David has nearly 30 years of experience practicing litigation in a variety of practice areas, including labor and employment, commercial, and products liability matters. A Fellow in the College of Labor and Employment Lawyers, he has particularly extensive experience in non-compete and trade secret matters. David is recognized in Chambers USA and other publications.
David L. Johnson
Awarded Practice Areas
Litigation - ERISA Employment Law - Management Litigation - Labor and Employment
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2027 edition in Nashville.

Works at
Butler Snow LLP
253 Best Lawyers awards
Biography
Works at
Butler Snow LLP
253 Best Lawyers awards
Locations
Education
- Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1997
- Wake Forest University, BA, graduated 1993
Bar Admissions
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Litigation - ERISA, Nashville (2027)
- Employment Law - Management, Nashville (2025)
- Litigation - ERISA, Nashville (2024)
- Litigation - ERISA, Nashville (2022)
- Litigation - ERISA, Nashville (2020)
- Litigation - ERISA, Nashville (2018)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - ERISA
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
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