Atty. Mark D. Johnson
Shareholder - Mark D. Johnson has been a partner with the firm's Litigation Practice Group since 1994, and is also part of the Governmental Affairs and Real Estate Practice Groups.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Brunswick, GA · 35+ Years Experience
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About Mark D. Johnson at a Glance
Mark D. Johnson is a Partner based in Brunswick, Georgia, practicing at Gilbert, Harrell, Sumerford & Martin, P.C.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1991). Educated at University of Georgia School of Law (J.D., 1990) and University of Georgia (B.B.A., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Brunswick, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark D. Johnson
- Shareholder - Mark D. Johnson has been a partner with the firm's Litigation Practice Group since 1994, and is also part of the Governmental Affairs and Real Estate Practice Groups
- Previously, Mr. Johnson practiced with King & Spalding on the Products Liability and Toxic Tort Team
- He has also been actively involved in governmental affairs, including assisting clients with local and state government officials
- Mr. Johnson is licensed to practice law in Georgia
- He earned his Bachelor of Business Administration, magna cum laude, in International Business from the University of Georgia, and received his Juris Doctorate, magna cum laude, from the University of Georgia School of Law
- After law school, he clerked for the Honorable Dudley H. Bowen, Jr. in the Southern District of Georgia
- Mr. Johnson is a member of St. Simons Wesley United Methodist Church where he has served on the Administrative Board and the Staff-Parish Relations Committee
- He is also a past member of the Board of Directors for the Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce, the Glynn County United Way, and the University of Georgia National Alumni Association
- Mr. Johnson is Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Magnolia Manor
- Mr. Johnson is married to former Virginia (Ginny) Ray of Americus and has two sons and two daughters
- He is an IFR rated private pilot and enjoys golf and snow skiing
Practice Areas Explained
Mark D. Johnson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark D. Johnson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Brunswick.
Business & Corporate Law in Brunswick
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Product Liability in Brunswick
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Civil Litigation in Brunswick
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Brunswick
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Brunswick are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Brunswick Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Brunswick-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Brunswick Choose Mark D. Johnson
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark D. Johnson's practice in the field of business, product liability, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark D. Johnson brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, product liability, and litigation, Mark D. Johnson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Brunswick
A Brunswick-based practice means Mark D. Johnson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Mark D. Johnson Handles in Brunswick
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