Gary C. Johnson
About Gary C. Johnson
Gary C. Johnson is a lawyer based in Pikeville, KY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. Gary C. Johnson is recognized in the following practice area:
- Pikeville, Kentucky
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Gary C. Johnson PSC
Education: University of Kentucky, J.D., graduated 1973
Location: Pikeville, KY
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