Atty. Gary R. Johnson

Atty. Gary R. Johnson

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Bend Bend 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Gary R. Johnson at a glance

Gary R. Johnson is a Principal based in Bend, Oregon, practicing at Johnson Nolan Law, LLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle, and pedestrian. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1993), U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (1994), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1994), and Washington (1996). Educated at Lewis & Clark Law School (J.D., 1993) and University of Washington (B.S. Psychology, 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Oregon State Bar Washington State Bar Arizona State Bar Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Deschutes County Bar Association American Inns of Court Oregon Association of Defense Counsel Multnomah Bar Association. Serands clients in Bend, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • G. R. Johnson Law, LLC is a personal injury law firm which has been handling personal injury cases since 1994
  • Gary R. Johnson began his career as an attorney in Portland, Oregon, representing people injured in car accidents, and has tried and won many jury trials
  • In 2003, he started leading the litigation department of a law firm in Bend, allowing him the opportunity to practice personal injury law while raising his family in beautiful Central Oregon
  • He now uses his 20+ years of experience to ensure his clients are fully and fairly compensated for their injuries
  • Above all else, I believe in fairness
  • People harmed in car or slip and fall accidents should receive reasonable compensation for their injuries, and for the hassles they are forced to endure
  • More and more, insurance companies are not honoring their commitments anymore
  • That frustrates me, and makes me work harder to ensure my clients are not taken advantage of
  • Fairness works both ways though
  • I also believe people should not try to recover unreasonable amounts just because they were injured
  • If you want an experienced personal injury attorney who will fight for your rights – and will fight harder when the going gets tough – I’m your man
  • Hobbies My hobbies have included coaching my kids’ sports teams, downhill and cross-country skiing, road and mountain biking, kayaking, running, swimming, and competing in the Pole, Pedal, Paddle and local triathlons
  • I believe that exercise is important for a healthy life and plays a vital role in helping people recover from injuries
  • Professional Experience G.R
  • Johnson Law Firm 2016 – present Head of Litigation Dept., Hurley Re, P.C. 2003 – 2016 Hoffman, Hart & Wagner, LLP 1996 – 2003 Schneider, Hooton, P.C. 1994 – 1996 Awards & Ratings 4.9 out of 5.0 AV Preeminent Rating for the Highest Level of Professional Excellence from Martindale Hubbell American Jurisprudence Academic Award Law Associations Oregon State Bar 1993 – present Washington State Bar 1996 – present Arizona State Bar 2022 - present Oregon US District Court 1994 – present US 9th Circuit Court of Appeals 1994 – present Oregon Trial Lawyers Association 2016 – present Deschutes County Bar Association 1999 – present American Inns of Court 1994 – present Oregon Association of Defense Counsel 1996 – 2016 Kiwanis Club of Redmond 1999 – 2016 Multnomah Bar Association 1994 – 1999

Practice Areas Explained

Gary R. Johnson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary R. Johnson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Gary R. Johnson is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Oregon →

Wrongful Death

Gary R. Johnson is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Oregon →

Personal Injury

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 R. Johnson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oregon →

Motorcycle Accidents

Gary R. Johnson is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Oregon →

Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents

Gary R. Johnson is one of 4,194 pedestrian attorneys indexed nationally. Browse pedestrian attorneys in Oregon →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bend are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon 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 Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gary R. Johnson

Where is Gary R. Johnson's law office located?
Gary R. Johnson's law practice is located in Bend, Oregon. The firm is Johnson Nolan Law, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary R. Johnson handle?
Gary R. Johnson focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle, pedestrian. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Gary R. Johnson practiced law?
Gary R. Johnson has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Gary R. Johnson go to law school?
Gary R. Johnson earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.S. Psychology, 1987).
How can I contact Gary R. Johnson for a consultation?
You can contact Gary R. 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 R. Johnson received?
Gary R. Johnson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Lewis & Clark Law School
- 1993
B.S. Psychology
University of Washington
- 1987

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Admitted: 1994
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1994
Washington
Admitted: 1996
Arizona
Admitted: 2022

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