Michael P. Johnson
About Michael P. Johnson
Michael P. Johnson is a lawyer based in Huntsville, AL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2018. Michael P. Johnson is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Corporate Law
- Leveraged Buyouts and Private Equity Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Tax Law
- Venture Capital Law
Current Firm: Maynard Nexsen PC
Education: Samford University, J.D., graduated 1997
Location: Huntsville, AL
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