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
Employment Law - Management Litigation - ERISA Litigation - Labor and Employment
Awarded Practice Areas
Employment Law - Management Litigation - ERISA Litigation - Labor and Employment
Works at
Butler Snow LLP
226 Best Lawyers awards
Biography
Works at
Butler Snow LLP
226 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:
- 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® 2026 for work in:
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - ERISA
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
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