Atty. Brendan A. Johnson
Brendan Johnson is a seasoned litigator and partner in WSHB’s New Jersey office, where his practice focuses on professional liability, environmental claims, complex tort and commercial litigation. Brendan additionally has defended and received favorable judgments in matters defending architects and engineers.
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Brendan A. Johnson is a Partner based in Berkeley Heights, New Jersey, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in New York New Jersey U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey (2018). Educated at Seton Hall Law School (J.D., 2017) and State University of New York at Geneseo (B.A., 2013). Serands clients in Berkeley Heights, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Brendan Johnson is a seasoned litigator and partner in WSHB’s New Jersey office, where his practice focuses on professional liability, environmental claims, complex tort and commercial litigation
- Brendan additionally has defended and received favorable judgments in matters defending architects and engineers
- He also enjoys a wealth of experience handling construction litigation in addition to trampoline park and recreational facility defense
- Through skillful advocacy Brendan has obtained dismissals and summary judgments on multiple multi-million dollar claims for his clients
- He has additionally appeared before the New Jersey Appellate Division and obtained favorable rulings enforcing commercial contracts on behalf of his clients
- Brendan attended Seton Hall University School of Law, graduating cum laude in 2017
- While there, Brendan served as a research fellow for the Center for Social Justice
- It was at this time that Brendan traveled to Guantanamo Bay where he both observed and reported on detainee trials
- He served as symposium editor for the Legislative Journal and as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Peter F. Bariso Jr. A.J.S.C. in the New Jersey Superior Court
- Newsroom Publications •Private Litigation Funding Disclosure Rejected Article, 4.19.24 In the News •Private Litigation Funding Disclosure Rejected •WSHB's New Jersey Office Wins MSJ for Client in Worksite Injury Suit Honors & Recognitions •Super Lawyers 'Rising Star' recognition for Professional Liability in Berkeley Heights, NJ (2024 - 2026) •Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognition for Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Professional Malpractice Law in Berkeley Heights, NJ (2024 - 2026)
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brendan A. Johnson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Brendan A. Johnson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Jersey →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in New Jersey
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Berkeley Heights are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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