Atty. Leah A. Johnson

Atty. Leah A. Johnson

Leah Johnson is a dedicated, experienced personal injury attorney. Her focus is helping you to understand the legal process and navigate the often confusing world of insurance claims, and getting you the best possible outcome.

Portland Portland 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Leah A. Johnson at a glance

Leah A. Johnson is an Associate based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Gilroy Napoli Short Law Group LLP. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, and slip & fall. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1997). Educated at Willamette University, College of Law (J.D., 1997) and University of Washington (B.A., 1993). Active member of Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Oregon Women Lawyers Multnomah County Bar Association. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Leah Johnson is a dedicated, experienced personal injury attorney
  • Her focus is helping you to understand the legal process and navigate the often confusing world of insurance claims, and getting you the best possible outcome
  • With over two decades of practice, she has had dozens of trials and appeals, over a hundred arbitrations and mediations, and hundreds of depositions
  • She has handled personal-injury cases, including automobile, motorcycle and bicycle collisions, unsafe conditions like slippery floors or ill-designed roads, and pedestrian accidents
  • Leah is experienced in dealing with insurance adjusters, interpreting insurance policies, and making sure that her clients get the maximum possible recovery
  • Her primary focus at Gilroy | Napoli | Short is on personal injury
  • Leah is also an experienced criminal attorney
  • She was a Deputy District Attorney in Marion County, and while in private practice she has defended people accused of DUII, theft, and assault
  • She has volunteered at Legal Aid to assist victims of domestic violence in applying for restraining orders, and volunteered as a victim’s assistance advocate with the Multnomah County District Attorney’s office
  • Leah started practicing in 1997
  • Before joining the firm as a senior associate in 2017, she was a partner at Ravelo, Johnson, & Nguyen, and a prosecutor in Marion County
  • Background Leah graduated from the University of Washington and from the Willamette University College of Law
  • While not working as a lawyer, she’s on the Board of the Wilson Youth Football program
  • She has a husband, three children, and too many pets
  • Memberships & Affiliations • Oregon Trial Lawyers Association • Oregon Women Lawyers • Multnomah County Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Leah A. Johnson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Leah A. 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.

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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.

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

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Leah A. Johnson is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall 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 Portland 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 Leah A. Johnson

Where is Leah A. Johnson's law office located?
Leah A. Johnson's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Gilroy Napoli Short Law Group LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Leah A. Johnson handle?
Leah A. Johnson focuses on car accidents, personal injury, slip & fall. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Leah A. Johnson practiced law?
Leah A. Johnson has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Leah A. Johnson go to law school?
Leah A. Johnson earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact Leah A. Johnson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Willamette University, College of Law
- 1997
B.A.
University of Washington
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1997

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