Atty. Karli Glascock Johnson
Karli Johnson is a commercial litigator based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with more than twenty years of experience representing businesses in complex, high-stakes matters in state and federal courts. She is a partner at Kean Miller and is recognized for her thoughtful judgment, strategic planning, and steady approach to litigation.
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Karli Glascock Johnson is a business, class action, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at Kean Miller. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in Louisiana, Louisiana State Bar Association (1999). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1999) and Louisiana State University (B.A., 1995). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Karli Johnson is a commercial litigator based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with more than twenty years of experience representing businesses in complex, high-stakes matters in state and federal courts
- She is a partner at Kean Miller and is recognized for her thoughtful judgment, strategic planning, and steady approach to litigation
- Her practice focuses on Commercial Litigation and Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants
- Karli regularly defends clients in general commercial disputes, occupational and chemical exposure matters, oil and gas litigation, warranty and product liability cases, and other complex business disputes
- Her work frequently involves claims related to business torts, breach of contract, trade secrets, antitrust, and unfair competition for clients in the industrial, construction, and financial sectors
- Karli has significant experience managing large-scale mass tort, toxic tort, environmental, and class action matters, including coordinating defense teams across multiple jurisdictions
- She is deeply involved in all phases of case development, from early case assessment through discovery, motion practice, trial preparation, and resolution
- A substantial portion of Karli’s practice includes advising clients on e-discovery compliance and the management of electronically stored information
- She is frequently involved in developing practical discovery strategies and overseeing complex document review processes
- Her investigative skills and attention to detail play a critical role in shaping defense strategies and identifying key factual issues
- Clients value Karli’s credibility, responsiveness, and proactive approach to case management
- She represents companies ranging from closely held businesses to Fortune 500 corporations in significant commercial disputes and mass tort matters, including cases involving substantial financial exposure
- Her goal in every matter is to position clients for informed decision-making through careful analysis and strategic planning
- In addition to her litigation practice, Karli serves as a Special Master for the Complex Litigation Section of the 19th Judicial District Court for the Parish of East Baton Rouge, State of Louisiana, where she assists with the administration of hurricane-related litigation
- Karli also serves as a mediator and has completed the “Mediating the Litigated Case” training program through the Straus Institute of Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law
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Karli Glascock Johnson's Areas of Practice
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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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 Louisiana
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baton Rouge are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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