Atty. Thomas (TJ) Jerald Johnson

Atty. Thomas (TJ) Jerald Johnson

Thomas (TJ) Jerald Johnson is a lawyer practicing social security, personal injury, agricultural tort claims and 4 other areas of law. Thomas (TJ) Jerald received a B.A. degree from University of Montana in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years.

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Profile Summary

About Thomas (TJ) Jerald Johnson at a glance

Thomas (TJ) Jerald Johnson is a Partner based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, ssd, securities, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (1978), U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota (1978), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1979), and U.S. Supreme Court (1981). Educated at University of South Dakota Law School (J.D., 1977) and University of Montana (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of ABA) American Association for Justice (formerly American Trial Lawyers Association) South Dakota Trial Lawyers Association (SDTLA, State Bar of South Dakota American Bar Association. Serands clients in Sioux Falls, SD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas (TJ) Jerald Johnson is a lawyer practicing social security, personal injury, agricultural tort claims and 4 other areas of law
  • Thomas (TJ) Jerald received a B.A. degree from University of Montana in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Thomas (TJ) Jerald practices in Sioux Falls, SD

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas (TJ) Jerald Johnson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas (TJ) Jerald Johnson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

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.

Thomas (TJ) Jerald Johnson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in South Dakota →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Thomas (TJ) Jerald Johnson is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in South Dakota →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Thomas (TJ) Jerald Johnson is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in South Dakota →

Securities Law

Thomas (TJ) Jerald Johnson is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in South Dakota →

Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

Thomas (TJ) Jerald Johnson is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in South Dakota →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Dakota

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas (TJ) Jerald Johnson

Where is Thomas (TJ) Jerald Johnson's law office located?
Thomas (TJ) Jerald Johnson's law practice is located in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas (TJ) Jerald Johnson handle?
Thomas (TJ) Jerald Johnson focuses on personal injury, workers comp, ssd, securities, tbi/sci. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Dakota.
How long has Thomas (TJ) Jerald Johnson practiced law?
Thomas (TJ) Jerald Johnson has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Thomas (TJ) Jerald Johnson go to law school?
Thomas (TJ) Jerald Johnson earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Thomas (TJ) Jerald Johnson for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas (TJ) Jerald Johnson received?
Thomas (TJ) Jerald Johnson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of South Dakota Law School
- 1977
B.A.
University of Montana
- 1975

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

South Dakota
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981

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