Atty. Ven Johnson

Atty. Ven Johnson

For nearly 40 years, Ven Johnson has been a relentless advocate for victims of negligence, abuse, wrongful death, civil rights violations, and governmental immunity cases. As founder and president of Ven Johnson Law, PLC, he has successfully taken on insurance companies, corporations, and government entities in state and federal courts nationwide.

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Profile Summary

About Ven Johnson at a glance

Ven Johnson is a Founder based in Detroit, Michigan, practicing at Ven Johnson Law, PLC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on sexual harassment, medical malpractice, personal injury, business, and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1986), New York (2002), and District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan U.S. District Court, Western (2003). Educated at University of Detroit Mercy Law School (J.D., 1986) and Kalamazoo College (B.A. Political, 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Detroit, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • For nearly 40 years, Ven Johnson has been a relentless advocate for victims of negligence, abuse, wrongful death, civil rights violations, and governmental immunity cases
  • As founder and president of Ven Johnson Law, PLC, he has successfully taken on insurance companies, corporations, and government entities in state and federal courts nationwide
  • His results speak for themselves—over $500 million in jury verdicts and more than $1 billion in settlements for his clients
  • Ven has secured over 30 jury verdicts exceeding $1 million, including a historic $100 million verdict in Edwards v
  • Grubbs, the largest excessive force verdict in U.S. history
  • His expertise has earned him induction into the Inner Circle of Advocates, an elite group of the nation’s top 100 plaintiff trial lawyers
  • A recognized legal authority, Ven is frequently featured in CNN, CBS News, ABC News, FOX News, The Washington Post, and The New York Times
  • Committed to justice beyond the courtroom, he actively supports legal and community organizations, including Kalamazoo College, University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, Downtown Boxing Gym, and Variety Children’s Charity of Detroit

Practice Areas Explained

Ven Johnson's Areas of Practice

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

Sexual Harassment

Ven Johnson is one of 6,021 sexual harassment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse sexual harassment attorneys in Michigan →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Ven Johnson is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Michigan →

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.

Ven Johnson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Ven Johnson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →

Workers Compensation

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

Ven Johnson is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ven Johnson

Where is Ven Johnson's law office located?
Ven Johnson's law practice is located in Detroit, Michigan. The firm is Ven Johnson Law, PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ven Johnson handle?
Ven Johnson focuses on sexual harassment, medical malpractice, personal injury, business, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Ven Johnson practiced law?
Ven Johnson has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Ven Johnson go to law school?
Ven Johnson earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A. Political, 1983).
How can I contact Ven Johnson for a consultation?
You can contact Ven 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 Ven Johnson received?
Ven Johnson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Detroit Mercy Law School
- 1986
B.A. Political
Kalamazoo College
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1986
New York
Admitted: 2002
District of Columbia U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan U.S. District Court, Western
Admitted: 2003

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