Brian M. Johnson

Mr. Johnson's practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, toxic tort litigation, energy law, RICO and securities fraud, and fiduciary litigation.

Lead counsel for a glass manufacturing company in a putative class action involving alleged personal injury and property damage resulting from contamination.

Lead counsel for a glass manufacturing company in a putative class action involving alleged injuries to workers resulting from conditions at the plant.

Lead counsel for a defendant in a case involving alleged coal dust contamination of over 50 properties. The cases were divided into four group of plaintiffs and proceeded to four consecutive jury trials, each resulting in a complete defense verdict.

Counsel for a defendant in a case involving the alleged contamination of over 100 properties with naturally-occurring radioactive material (“NORM”). The case proceeded to a jury trial that concluded with the first defense verdict in the United States in a case involving NORM.

Counsel for an oil and gas exploration services company in cases involving alleged property damage resulting from frac'ing operations in eastern Kentucky.

Lead counsel for a hazardous waste disposal company sued in a case for breach of contract. The case resulted in an injunction in favor of the defendant on its counterclaim under RCRA.

Counsel for an electronics company in a case involving alleged asbestos exposure, resulting in summary judgment in favor of the defendant.

Lead counsel for a company sued in 32 cases consolidated in multi-district litigation involving alleged RICO violations with a parallel criminal investigation.

Lead counsel for defendants sued in two putative class actions in connection with an alleged pyramid scheme.

Lead counsel for an acquitted defendant in a forfeiture case involving an alleged $33 million fraud and money laundering scheme.

Good to know

Areas of Practice 1) Commercial & Business Litigation, 2) Energy, 3) Food & Agribusiness and 4) Securities
Law School University of Kentucky College of Law (J.D.,1997)
Education Transylvania University (B.A.,1994)
Bar Member / Association Kentucky State Bar Association,Ohio State Bar Association
Most recent firm Dickinson Wright PLLC
LinkedIn Profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-owen-2477558
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