Richard B. Johnson

Richard B. Johnson

Mobile, AL recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021
Phelps Dunbar LLP

201 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Construction Law

Biography

Richard Johnson practices primarily in the areas of construction, real estate, tort and commercial litigation. His construction practice involves handling matters for developers, sureties, general contractors, subcontractors, manufacturer and/or suppliers in almost every aspect of construction projects, including the initial bid phase, disputes that arise during construction and post-construction issues which include, but are not limited to, delay damage claims, construction defect claims and bond claims. Richard’s real estate litigation practice involves litigating and advising condominium developers and owners in regards to their rights and obligations under the Alabama Condominium Act and handling disputes that arise between buyers and sellers of real estate.

His practice also focuses on personal injury claims, including trucking accidents, wrongful death, premise liability and defense of products liability claims.

Richard represents clients in state and federal courts in Alabama and Mississippi and arbitrations within and outside of the American Arbitration Association (AAA).

Phelps Dunbar LLP

201 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • The University of Alabama, J.D., graduated 2002
  • Auburn University, B.A., graduated 1999

  • Mississippi, Mississippi
  • Alabama, Alabama

  • Alabama General Contractors Association - Member
  • Alabama State Bar - Member
  • Alabama Utility Contractor's Association - Member
  • American Bar Association, Construction Forum - Member
  • Baldwin County Bar Association - Member
  • Mobile Bar Association - Member
  • The Mississippi Bar - Member

  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi
  • Mississippi, Mississippi
  • Alabama, Alabama
  • Alabama General Contractors Association - Member
  • Alabama State Bar - Member
  • Alabama Utility Contractor's Association - Member
  • American Bar Association, Construction Forum - Member
  • Baldwin County Bar Association - Member
  • Mobile Bar Association - Member
  • The Mississippi Bar - Member
  • The University of Alabama, J.D., graduated 2002
  • Auburn University, B.A., graduated 1999
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Mississippi

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Construction Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Real Estate Law

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