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As a senior associate, James Johnson represents
companies and individuals in high-exposure and
high-profile disputes in federal and state courts
throughout Texas. In recent years, Mr. Johnson has
represented clients in a broad range of matters
including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability,
products liability, transportation liability, construction
liability, employer liability, property loss/subrogation
litigation, DTPA liability, commercial litigation, and
intentional torts. Mr. Johnson has successfully served
clients as trial counsel in more than 20 jury trials in
multiple state court venues. His trial experience and
proficiency at handling complex litigation has
developed an ability to accurately evaluate a client’s
litigation exposure, which affords a solid foundation to
counsel clients in the alternative resolution of disputes
through mechanisms such as pre-trial negotiation,
formal mediation, summary bench trials, and jury trials.
Mr. Johnson has developed a particular ability to
quickly and accurately evaluate lawsuits and potential
risks for clients. He concentrates on implementing
aggressive strategies to affect the dynamics of a
lawsuit to obtain optimal results for clients. Outside of
the courtroom, Mr. Johnson has been a speaker at
various seminars addressing civil procedure, civil
evidence, and insurance issues as well as their impact
for clients.
Recent Trials:
Rawls, et al. v. Bennett, et al. (Dallas County, Texas)
– rear end chain reaction highway collision resulting
in serious bodily injuries to Plaintiff and her minor son.
Plaintiffs asked jury to award damages in excess of
$750K against named Defendants – secured defense
verdict on behalf of client (100% responsibility on
Co-Defendant).
Williams v. Spectrum Management, Inc., et al. (Tarrant County, Texas) – Plaintiff
suffered serious injuries to her low back and lower extremities when she slipped and
fell on an icy sidewalk. Plaintiff asked jury to award damages in excess of $500K
against named Defendants – secured directed verdict on behalf of client.
Sosa v. Knoebel, et al. (Dallas County, Texas) – intersectional collision which
resulted in serious bodily injuries to the Plaintiff. Plaintiff asked jury to award
damages in excess of $350K against named Defendants – secured defense verdict
on behalf of client (60% responsibility on Plaintiff / 40% responsibility on client).
Representative Matters:
Rodriguez, et al. v. Prism Hospitality, et al. (Dallas County, Texas) – associate counsel
representing shuttle bus service in an alleged Texas Dram Shop violation which
resulted in the death of a minor and serious injuries to family members in a
subsequent motor vehicle accident.
Billelo v. SLC McKinney Partners, L.P., et al. (Collin County, Texas) – associate
counsel representing a cattle owner whose cows allegedly escaped the grazing
pasture and were involved in a serious motor vehicle accident.
Procaccianti Group v. Service Fire Equipment, et al. (Tarrant County, Texas) –
associate counsel representing the service technician of a fire suppression system
installed in a Hotel kitchen which allegedly failed to extinguish a kitchen fire which
resulted in over $550K in property and business interruption damages.
Crockett v. S&D Logging, et al. (Lamar County, Texas) – associate counsel
representing logging business which allegedly trespassed on Plaintiff’s property
and clear cut more than 24 acres of timber resulting in over $250K in damages.
Juarez v. Mar-Properties, Ltd., et al. (Erath County, Texas) – associate counsel
representing the alleged employer of a Plaintiff who suffered serious bodily injuries
in a 30 ft. fall from a lift basket during the erection of a metal warehouse.
Baeza, et al. v. Crayon Campus, Inc., et al. (Dallas County, Texas) – associate
counsel representing a day care center in relation to an alleged history of physical
abuse to minor children placed under the supervision of one of its day care personnel.
Peppers v. Santo Stone, et al. (Parker County, Texas) – associate counsel
representing a transporter of quarried rock in relation to alleged serious bodily injuries
suffered by the Plaintiff in a rear-end motor vehicle accident on the highway.
Ayala v. North American Coal Corporation, et al. (Dallas County, Texas) – associate
counsel representing the general contractor of a mine operation in relation to an
alleged traumatic brain injury suffered by the Plaintiff while moving a several thousand
pound metal lift plate during mine operations.
Hyles v. S.J. Louis Construction of Texas, Ltd. (Tarrant County, Texas) – associate
counsel representing the installer of a sewer line on Plaintiff’s rural property who
allegedly caused the death of the Plaintiff’s prized cattle.
McLamb, et al. v. Angelica Corporation, et al. (Dallas County, Texas) – associate
counsel representing the operator of a commercial laundary plant in relation to the
death of a truck driver who assisted in the loading of a 9,400 lbs. piece of equipment
on a flatbed trailer.
Johnson v. Metro Ford Truck Sales, Inc., et al. (Dallas County, Texas) – associate
counsel representing a truck dealership in relation to alleged serious bodily injuries
suffered by the Plaintiff in a motor vehicle accident with the dealership’s truck/trailer.
Practice Areas:
Transportation Liability
Premises Liability
Products Liability
Construction Liability and
Defects
Commercial and Business
Litigation
Professional Affiliations:
State Bar of Texas
American Bar Association
Dallas Bar Association
Dallas Association of Young
Lawyers
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