Atty. Carla Fields Johnson
Carla Fields Johnson has 21 years of litigation experience in the areas of workers’ compensation and insurance defense. She is responsible for Fields & Brown’s workers’ compensation litigation for the Missouri Department of Transportation and the Missouri Highway Commission.
Insurance Defense & More Attorney · Serving Kansas City, MO · 31+ Years Experience
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About Carla Fields Johnson at a Glance
Carla Fields Johnson is a Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Fields & Brown, LLC. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on workers comp and insurance. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1995) and Kansas United States Court of Appeals, Eighth and Tenth Circuits United States District Court, Weste (1996). Educated at Texas Southern University J.D. (—) and Boston College B.S. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Carla Fields Johnson
- Carla Fields Johnson has 21 years of litigation experience in the areas of workers’ compensation and insurance defense
- She is responsible for Fields & Brown’s workers’ compensation litigation for the Missouri Department of Transportation and the Missouri Highway Commission
- She has represents companies in defense of general liability claims
- She has handled matters both at the trial and appellate level
- Bar Involvement Ms. Johnson currently serves on the Board of Directors for the National Association of Minority & Women Owned Law Firms (NAMWOLF)
- She is a member of the NAMWOLF Board’s Executive Committee and serves as Vice Chair for the Association
- She is also chairperson of the of the NAMWOLF Pipeline Diversity Committee which awards scholorships to deserving law school students
- Ms. Johnson served as a Missouri State Delegate on the American Bar Association’s House of Delegates
- Additionally, Ms. Johnson was elected National Bar Association (NBA) Region VIII Director for two terms
- She was also appointed by three NBA Presidents to serve on the NBA’s Nominations Committee
- On the local level, Ms. Johnson served as President of the Jackson County Bar Association for two years
- Ms. Johnson served as the 2007 co-chairperson on the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association’s SLIP program
- The SLIP program places urban high school students with area law firms for paid internships
- Ms. Johnson currently serves on the Jackson County Bar Foundation Board of Directors
- Carla Fields Johnson is a member of the Missouri and Kansas State Bar Associations and is admitted to practice before state and federal district courts and courts of appeals
- Community Involvement Ms. Johnson actively participates in the Kansas City community
- Ms. Johnson serves on the Board of Directors of Mazuma Credit Union
- Ms. Johnson is a member of the Board’s Executive Committee and serves as Secretary
- Additionally, she has served as the General Chairperson of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated 2008 Debutante Ball, one of the largest events of its nature in Kansas City which awards approximately $70,000 annually in scholarships
- Ms. Johnson currently serves as Vice Chairperson for the Kansas City Missouri Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc. Awards & Recognitions Ms. Johnson was recognized as Kansas City’s Top 40 under Forty in 2006 by Ingram’s, Kansas City’s Business Magazine
- She is also a graduate of the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Centurions Leadership Program
- Community Affiliations • General Chairperson of the Alpha Kappa • Alpha Sorority, Inc. 2008 Debutante Ball • Vice President, Kansas City Missouri Chapter of Jack & Jill of America, Inc. • Secretary, Mazuma Credit Union Board of Directors Honors and Awards • Elected member of NAMWOLF Board of Directors • Kansas City’s Top 40 under Forty by Ingrams Magazine (2006) • Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Centurions Leadership Program Professional Affiliations • American Bar Association - Member House of Delegates • NAMWOLF - Treasurer - Board of Directors - Member of the Executive Committee - Chairperon of the Finance Committee • National Bar Association - Past Regional Director - Nominations Committee, past • The Missouri Bar - Pro Se Litigation Commission • Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association • SLIP Co-Chairperson, past • Jackson County Bar Association - Past President - Jackson County Bar Foundation Board of Directors • LEAP Foundation Board of Directors, past
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Carla Fields Johnson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Carla Fields Johnson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Kansas City.
Workers Compensation in Kansas City
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Insurance Law in Kansas City
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Kansas City
Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Kansas City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Kansas City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Kansas City-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Kansas City Choose Carla Fields Johnson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Carla Fields Johnson's practice in the field of workers comp and insurance.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Carla Fields Johnson brings 31+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Missouri and Kansas United States Court of Appeals, Eighth and Tenth Circuits United States District Court, Weste, Carla Fields Johnson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering workers comp and insurance, Carla Fields Johnson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Kansas City
A Kansas City-based practice means Carla Fields Johnson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Carla Fields Johnson Handles in Kansas City
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