Atty. Barry L. Johnson

Atty. Barry L. Johnson

Barry L. Johnson is a Shareholder of the Firm.

Bluffton Bluffton 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About Barry L. Johnson at a glance

Barry L. Johnson is a Shareholder based in Bluffton, South Carolina, practicing at Johnson & Davis, PA. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on car accidents, contracts, probate, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1971), U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (1972), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court (1974), and U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Claims Court (1977). Educated at University of South Carolina (J.D., 1971) and Harvard University (A.B., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Bluffton, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Barry L. Johnson is a Shareholder of the Firm
  • Mr. Johnson was the founder of Johnson Davis's predecessor, BARRY L. JOHNSON, PA, which he started in 1996
  • For over 40 years, Mr. Johnson has represented banks, national companies and CEOs, prominent local construction companies, developers, property owners’ associations, and numerous other businesses and individuals in litigation, mergers, transactions, zoning, development and land use matters, and other general legal services
  • Mr. Johnson is a near life-long resident of Beaufort County, having grown up in Beaufort and graduated from Beaufort High School in 1964
  • After graduating cum laude from Harvard University, BA- Government, in 1968, Mr. Johnson received his Juris Doctor from the University of South Carolina School of Law in 1971
  • Earlier in his career, Mr. Johnson was very active in civic affairs, charitable organizations and local politics
  • Mr. Johnson was a member of the Resolution of Fee Disputes Board from 1984-2004, serving as its Chairman from 1989-2004, was a past member of the South Carolina House of Delegates, and former President of the Beaufort County Bar Association
  • More recently, Mr. Johnson has been in the Christian Ministry, serving as Associate Pastor of Bible Faith Fellowship Church, and has co-led mission
  • work in the Dominican Republic
  • He is married to Kerry Johnson and has four children and seven grandchildren
  • Mr. Johnson is a former member of the U.S.A.R. (Captain, Field Artillery)

Practice Areas Explained

Barry L. Johnson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barry L. Johnson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Contracts

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Probate

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Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Barry L. Johnson is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in South Carolina →

Wrongful Death

Barry L. Johnson is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in South Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bluffton are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Barry L. Johnson

Where is Barry L. Johnson's law office located?
Barry L. Johnson's law practice is located in Bluffton, South Carolina. The firm is Johnson & Davis, PA. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barry L. Johnson handle?
Barry L. Johnson focuses on car accidents, contracts, probate, medical malpractice, wrongful death. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Barry L. Johnson practiced law?
Barry L. Johnson has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Barry L. Johnson go to law school?
Barry L. Johnson earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (A.B., 1968).
How can I contact Barry L. Johnson for a consultation?
You can contact Barry L. Johnson directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Barry L. Johnson received?
Barry L. Johnson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of South Carolina
- 1971
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Tax Court and U.S. Claims Court
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
Admitted: 1983

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