Av. Gary C. Johnson

Av. Gary C. Johnson

Gary C. Johnson has been representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases for over forty years.

Pikeville Pikeville 53 Yıl Deneyim 53 yıl
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About Gary C. Johnson at a glance

Gary C. Johnson is a Gary C. Johnson, PSC based in Pikeville, Kentucky, practforg at Gary C. Johnson, P.S.C.. They haand 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1973), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky (1973), West Virginia U.S. Court of Federal Claims (1994), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1994). Educated at University of Kentucky College of Law (J.D., 1972) and Berea College (B.A. Mathematics, 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of Pike County, Kentucky and American Bar Associations Kentucky Justice Association American Association for Justice. Serands clients in Pikeville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Hakkında

  • Gary C. Johnson has been representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases for over forty years
  • In 1993 he founded Gary C. Johnson, P.S.C. which currently has fourteen attorneys based at four Kentucky offices in Pikeville, Lexington, Louisville, and Hazard
  • The firm’s Lexington injury lawyers also provide services in other Kentucky, Georgia, South Carolina, Indiana, and West Virginia locations
  • Gary and his firm are listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers and he has been named a Kentucky Super Lawyer every year since its inception
  • In 2008, the Kentucky Justice Association awarded Gary the Peter Perlman Outstanding Trial Lawyer of the Year Award for his work as an advocate for the rights of the people and his service as a mentor to young lawyers in the state
  • As a Lexington accident attorney, he has tried cases before juries in Kentucky, Georgia, and West Virginia
  • Gary has obtained numerous multimillion-dollar jury verdicts and settlements for injured over his long and distinguished career, including the largest personal injury jury verdict of any lawyer in the state of Kentucky
  • He has written the book Winning the Unwinnable Case: Key Techniques for Every Trial, published by Trial Guides, as well as contributed his years of research on trial strategies to Reptile: The 2009 Manual of the Plaintiff’s Revolution, considered to be “the book” for the modern approach to jury persuasion
  • Gary has also developed a unique and effective litigation strategy, which he’s termed “Judo Law.” Here, he adopts the defendant’s own arguments and turns those arguments to his client’s advantage
  • Like a martial arts master, the Judo Law practitioner uses his opponent’s own weight to throw them off balance
  • The modern-day plaintiff’s lawyer is the nimble master, while the defendant’s insurer is the colossus brought down
  • Gary devotes most of his time to the day-to-day practice of law
  • His firm’s practice consists entirely of representing plaintiffs injured by vehicular negligence, product liability, and medical malpractice
  • In the last few years, however, he has devoted some of his time to the education of other trial lawyers
  • He has presented seminars for the Kentucky Bar Association, Kentucky Justice Association, and the American Association of Justice on trial strategy and how to maximize damages in your case
  • Finally, Gary continues to educate the public with his media broadcasts, including his podcast Simply the Law of Life, a forum to encourage daily happiness and quality of life

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

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

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Common questions about Gary C. Johnson

Where is Gary C. Johnson's law office located?
Gary C. Johnson's law practice is located in Pikeville, Kentucky. The firm is Gary C. Johnson, P.S.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Gary C. Johnson practiced law?
Gary C. Johnson has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Gary C. Johnson go to law school?
Gary C. Johnson earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A. Mathematics, 1969).
How can I contact Gary C. Johnson for a consultation?
You can contact Gary C. 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 Gary C. Johnson receiandd?
Gary C. Johnson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Eğitim

J.D.
University of Kentucky College of Law
- 1972
B.A. Mathematics
Berea College
- 1969

Ödüller

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky
Admitted: 1973
West Virginia U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1994

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