Atty. Gary C. Johnson
Gary C. Johnson has been representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases for over forty years.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Pikeville, KY · 53+ Years Experience
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About Gary C. Johnson at a Glance
Gary C. Johnson is a Gary C. Johnson, PSC based in Pikeville, Kentucky, practicing at Gary C. Johnson, P.S.C.. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and motorcycle. 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. Active member of Pike County, Kentucky and American Bar Associations Kentucky Justice Association American Association for Justice. Serves clients in Pikeville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gary C. Johnson
- 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
Practice Areas Explained
Gary C. Johnson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary C. Johnson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Pikeville.
Car Accidents in Pikeville
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Gary C. Johnson is one of 36,434 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Kentucky →
Wrongful Death in Pikeville
Gary C. Johnson is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Kentucky →
Personal Injury in Pikeville
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.
Gary C. Johnson is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Kentucky →
Business & Corporate Law in Pikeville
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Gary C. Johnson is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kentucky →
Motorcycle Accidents in Pikeville
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Pikeville
Practicing law in Kentucky. Legal matters in Kentucky are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive 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 venue, and the substantive 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.
Pikeville Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Pikeville-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 Pikeville Choose Gary 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 Gary C. Johnson's practice in the field of car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, business, and motorcycle.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Gary C. Johnson brings 53+ 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 Kentucky, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Kentucky, and West Virginia U.S. Court of Federal Claims, Gary C. Johnson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, wrongful death, and personal injury, Gary 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 Pikeville
A Pikeville-based practice means Gary C. Johnson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Gary C. Johnson Handles in Pikeville
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Gary C. Johnson has experience with under Kentucky law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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