Atty. Lonnie D. Johnson

Atty. Lonnie D. Johnson

Lonnie D. Johnson, a partner at Clendening Johnson & Bohrer, P.C., is a Fellow of the exclusive Litigation Counsel of America and has been designated by his peers as an Indiana Super Lawyer in the field of Civil Litigation.

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About Lonnie D. Johnson at a glance

Lonnie D. Johnson is a business and litigation attorney based in Bloomington, Indiana, practicing at Clendening, Johnson & Bohrer PC. Admitted to practice in Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association. Educated at Indiana University Maurer School of Law (J.D., 1992). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serands clients in Bloomington, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Lonnie D. Johnson, a partner at Clendening Johnson & Bohrer, P.C., is a Fellow of the exclusive Litigation Counsel of America and has been designated by his peers as an Indiana Super Lawyer in the field of Civil Litigation
  • He was also designated an Indiana Super Lawyer, Corporate Counsel Edition, for Civil Litigation Defense and he was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012
  • Lonnie is active in the Defense Research Institute, having held the Chair position for the Construction Committee, and the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, having served as President, a Board member, and Section leader
  • He is also a member of the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
  • Lonnie is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Indiana University who received a B.A
  • Honors Degree with Highest Distinction, and his J.D. with Honors from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law
  • He also obtained an Associate Degree in Mechanical Drafting with Dean's Honors from Indiana Vocational Technical College
  • Lonnie concentrates his law practice in commercial litigation, construction law, environmental law, and insurance law
  • He has extensive experience with Federal and State court cases involving commercial disputes, intellectual property matters, construction claims, tort claims, environmental claims, insurance coverage and insurance bad faith claims
  • Lonnie has tried complex commercial and tort cases involving preeminent experts and extensive documentary evidence to verdict in both State and Federal courts
  • While handling complex litigation, Lonnie and his trial team have developed proficiency in electronic discovery and the imaging and managing of thousands of pages of documentary evidence in complex cases and class actions

Practice Areas Explained

Lonnie D. Johnson's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Lonnie D. Johnson

Where is Lonnie D. Johnson's law office located?
Lonnie D. Johnson's law practice is located in Bloomington, Indiana. The firm is Clendening, Johnson & Bohrer PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Lonnie D. Johnson handle?
Lonnie D. Johnson focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
Where did Lonnie D. Johnson go to law school?
Lonnie D. Johnson earned their education at (J.D., 1992).
How can I contact Lonnie D. Johnson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Lonnie D. Johnson received?
Lonnie D. Johnson's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Indiana University Maurer School of Law
- 1992

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Indiana Super Lawyers, Civil Litigation Defense, since 2009
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Indiana Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition, since 2009
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Jump Memorial Scholarship (full academic law school scholarship)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Maxwell Scholar
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association

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