Atty. Christopher C. Johnson
Chris Johnson defends both local and national employers in litigation and administrative proceedings against all claims arising from the employment relationship. Chris also focuses a significant portion of his practice on litigation prevention efforts including the review and revision or personnel policies and procedures to ensure compliance with evolving labor and employment laws.
Litigation - Labor and Employment Attorney · Serving Tampa, FL
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About Christopher C. Johnson at a Glance
Christopher C. Johnson is a employment and litigation attorney based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at FordHarrison. Educated at University of Florida (—, 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), Best Lawyers in America — in America (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — from 2022-2023 for work in: (2026). Serves clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher C. Johnson
- Chris Johnson defends both local and national employers in litigation and administrative proceedings against all claims arising from the employment relationship
- Chris also focuses a significant portion of his practice on litigation prevention efforts including the review and revision or personnel policies and procedures to ensure compliance with evolving labor and employment laws
- He understands where an employer is most vulnerable and works with his clients to eliminate those vulnerabilities
- However, when an employee does bring a claim, Chris is prepared to defend the procedures and policies that he works to create with his clients, as he has extensive experience litigating cases in state and federal courts throughout the United States in both single plaintiff matters as well as class and collective actions
- Prior to joining FordHarrison, Chris was a partner at a labor and employment boutique firm in Tampa
- While earning his J.D. from the University of Florida, Chris completed a judicial externship for the Honorable Don F. Briggs and the Honorable T. Michael Johnson in the Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida. www.fordharrison.com/ChrisJohnson
Practice Areas Explained
Christopher C. Johnson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher C. Johnson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Tampa.
Employment Law in Tampa
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Christopher C. Johnson is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →
Civil Litigation in Tampa
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Tampa
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Tampa are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Tampa Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Tampa-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 Tampa Choose Christopher C. 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 Christopher C. Johnson's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, Christopher C. Johnson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Tampa
A Tampa-based practice means Christopher C. 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 Christopher C. Johnson Handles in Tampa
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