Fred Johnson is a trial attorney with more than 27 years of experience litigating and trying cases to juries, judges, and arbitrators. He has represented clients as first chair trial attorney in more than 25 jury and bench trials, as lead counsel in contested matters seeking injunctive relief, in arbitrations and mediations. He has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of matters. Fred has spent most of his career litigating commercial cases involving businesses and individuals in a variety of areas. He has significant experience handling cases involving fiduciary duties, employment contracts, trade secrets, and non-compete agreements. He has handled and tried cases involving the construction industry, manufacturing, employment discrimination and wrongful termination, EEOC and OSHA investigations, legal malpractice, insurance coverage disputes, trust agreements, products liability, and more. He also handles matters seeking temporary restraining orders and injunctions. During his career, he has handled cases in Texas, California, Colorado, Utah, Illinois, Florida, Louisiana, and Delaware. He has represented clients before the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the United States Department of Labor, and the Texas Workforce Commission. Fred has also provided counseling and training for clients in the areas of employment /Title VII issues and litigation issues such as contribution and indemnity in Texas.

Karen B. Johnson is one of the co-founders of Madge & Johnson, PC, a distinguished law firm located in Westford, Massachusetts, that specializes in estate planning and elder law. With a notable educational background, Karen holds a law degree from Duke University School of Law and an advanced degree (LLM) in Taxation from Boston University School of Law. Since 1994, she has been actively practicing law, focusing on Elder Law and Estate Planning. Karen offers a comprehensive range of planning services to her clients, including provisions for incapacity, simple wills, and strategic utilization of estate tax credits for multi-generation families with significant wealth. She guides clients in the effective transfer and protection of their assets, while also assisting them with applications for Medicaid and other government assistance programs. Karen's approach is collaborative and educational, empowering clients to make informed decisions and jointly develop customized plans that suit their specific needs. Recognizing that estate planning requires ongoing attention, she helps clients regularly monitor and adjust their plans. Karen's extensive experience in implementing and defending plans provides her with practical insights into effective provisions and tested strategies. Given the Massachusetts residents' exposure to relatively low estate tax thresholds, Karen's tax background becomes a valuable asset for her clients. She comprehends the interplay between estate planning decisions and future income and estate tax obligations, employing advanced tax planning techniques to mitigate overall tax issues. Apart from her legal practice, Karen is an active advocate for elder law issues. Her advocacy efforts benefit her clients by enhancing her familiarity with government agencies and staying up-to-date with new legislation. For instance, she actively participated in the development of the 2018 BRAVE Act, which expanded benefits and improved access to services for veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families. Karen is a proud member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), a bar association and professional society dedicated to representing seniors and individuals with disabilities. Within the Massachusetts Chapter (MassNAELA), she has held various leadership roles, including Board Member, Secretary, Vice President, and President in 2018. Karen has also served on multiple committees, contributing her expertise to Programs, Publications, Chapter Archives, and Advocacy. As an educator, Karen has shared her knowledge by teaching lawyers how to draft estate plans as an Adjunct Professor at Western New England School of Law, one of the few law schools in the country offering an advanced law degree in Elder Law and Estate Planning. She continues to educate attorneys and the public sector on elder law and estate planning matters through public speaking engagements and classroom teaching. Karen's exceptional work has been recognized, as she has received the Massachusetts Super Lawyer designation consistently from 2015 to the present.

Neal S. Johnson received his undergraduate degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) and a Masters Degree in Administration from George Washington University. He received his juris doctor degree from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 1981. He served as a member of the Board of Governors of the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association from 1993 until 1998. He is a member of and active in numerous bar associations including the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, the Virginia State Bar, and the Virginia Bar Association. Mr. Johnson has a peer rating with Martindale Hubbel of AV (preminent); has been selected as one of the top 100 trial lawyers in Virginia; and also selected as a SuperLawyer in Virginia. Mr. Johnson has over 34 years of trial experience in civil and criminal litigation in both state and federal courts. Mr. Johnson has devoted most of his professional time in the representation of individuals who have sustained devastating personal injury whether it be caused by defective products, medical negligence or other forms of negligence; the representation of individuals or businesses involved in complex commercial litigation; the representation of individuals in divorce litigation; and the representation of individuals charged with serious criminal offenses including capital murder. In the personal injury area, representation includes individuals injured by medical negligence, serious automobile accidents, and products such as L-Trytophan, Propulsid, DPT vaccines, defective vehicles, defective food products, breast implants, fireworks, and other products. Mr. Johnson also has experience in employment litigation and federal civil rights litigation, including litigation under Title VII, § 1983, Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family Medical Leave Act, and the Individuals With Disabilities Act (IDEA). He has successfully handled complex commercial litigation including disputes between limited partners and the general partner of a limited partnership, and claims of violation of the Virginia Trade Secrets Act. Other clients have included Washington and Lee University in employment litigation, Roanoke County in land-use litigation, and County Sheriffs in litigation involving claims of discrimination. In the past, Mr. Johnson has been designated as counsel for the handling of civil rights claims against State officials by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Division of Risk Management and also designated as counsel for the Commonwealth Transportation Commissioner for condemnation cases in the Lexington, Rockbridge County, Bath County, Alleghany County, areas. He has served as a hearing officer for special education matters and state grievance matters. In the state court system, Mr. Johnson has handled and tried cases in most circuits in the Western and Central part of the state, from Abingdon to Richmond. He has handled federal court cases in the Harrisonburg Division, Charlottesville Division, Lynchburg Division, Roanoke Division, Danville Division, Abingdon Division, and Big Stone Gap Division of the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia, and cases in both the Richmond Division and Alexandria Division of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. He also has experience in federal multi-district litigation. His appellate court experience includes successful representation before the Virginia Court of Appeals, the Virginia Supreme Court, and the United States Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals.

William D. Johnson is the founder of Acclaim Legal Services, PLLC, a Michigan-based bankruptcy and debt relief firm serving clients since 2003. With over 30 years of experience, Bill brings a rare combination of legal expertise and financial acumen to every case — rooted in his Finance degree from Walsh College and his Juris Doctor from Michigan State University College of Law (1994). Before practicing law, Bill clerked for both a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee and the U.S. Trustee's Office, giving him an insider's understanding of the bankruptcy system. He focuses his practice on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, foreclosure defense, and debt relief throughout Michigan. Bill is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, and a founding member and past treasurer of the Detroit Debtor Bar Association. His work has been published by Thomson Reuters.