Atty. Kevin D. Johnson

Atty. Kevin D. Johnson

Kevin D. Johnson is a shareholder of Johnson Jackson LLC.

Tampa Tampa 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Kevin D. Johnson at a glance

Kevin D. Johnson is a Shareholder based in Tampa, Florida, practicing at Johnson Jackson PLLC. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on employment, wage & hour, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in Florida (1994), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1994), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (1997), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1997). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1994) and University of Florida (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Kevin D. Johnson is a shareholder of Johnson Jackson LLC. He has represented management in labor and employment law matters for more than 22 years
  • He advises companies about laws that affect their relationships with employees
  • helps solve problems when they arise
  • and defends companies against EEOC/FCHR charges and lawsuits filed by employees
  • Kevin believes it is in the best interest of employers to provide assessments of cases early, before incurring unnecessary fees
  • Based on these assessments, he works to resolve matters at the initial stage, while defending the client’s principles
  • Kevin has experience litigating cases in jurisdictions throughout the U.S., both in single-plaintiff cases and in nationwide class and collective actions
  • Kevin is the current chair of The Florida Bar Council of Sections
  • He is a member of The Florida Bar Strategic Planning Committee
  • He served as chair of The Florida Bar Special Committee on Technology and Office Resources, and was awarded the President’s Award of Merit by Florida Bar President Greg Coleman in 2015
  • Kevin has served on the Vision 2016 Technology Subcommittee, the Civil Procedure Rules Committee, and the Executive Council of the Solo and Small Firm Section
  • Kevin was president of the Tampa Bay Chapter of the Federal Bar Association in 2013
  • Kevin regularly presents for The Florida Bar CLE offerings, including giving the Employment Law Update at the Solo and Small Firm Section’s Florida Law Update, and speaking at the Labor and Employment Law Section’s Certification Exam Review
  • Kevin graduated from the University of Florida Levin College of Law
  • He became board certified in Labor and Employment law by The Florida Bar in 2007, and he has been recognized in the field of employment law by the Best Lawyers in America, Florida Trend and Super Lawyers magazines
  • Kevin is AV-rated 5.0/5.0 by Martindale Hubbell

Practice Areas Explained

Kevin D. Johnson's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Kevin D. Johnson is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Florida →

Wage & Hour Disputes

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Civil Litigation

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Government & Administrative Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kevin D. Johnson

Where is Kevin D. Johnson's law office located?
Kevin D. Johnson's law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. The firm is Johnson Jackson PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kevin D. Johnson handle?
Kevin D. Johnson focuses on employment, wage & hour, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Kevin D. Johnson practiced law?
Kevin D. Johnson has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Kevin D. Johnson go to law school?
Kevin D. Johnson earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Kevin D. Johnson for a consultation?
You can contact Kevin D. 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 Kevin D. Johnson received?
Kevin D. Johnson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Florida
- 1994
B.A.
University of Florida
- 1991

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 1997

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