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.

Debbie is a member of the Alberta Bar, having been admitted in June 2006 in Calgary Alberta. Debbie is active within the Canadian Bar Association, being co-chair after starting the Child Welfare subsection at the Calgary office with a fellow colleague. Debbie was also co-chair of the Calgary Bar Association Health Section. Debbie is a regular volunteer at the Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter and the Calgary Women’s Center and provides legal advice to women in need. This is a third career for Debbie, previously having had a successful business on mainland China and worked in the medical field as an Ophthalmic Assistant as well as performing research in diabetes for over 20 years. Author Patricia Morgan portrayed part of Debbie’s life story in pages 75 to 78 of her book “From Woe to Wow” How Resilient Women Succeed at Work. If you are interested in reading this book, you can find out more at http://www.solutionsforresilience.com/products2.html. In law school, Debbie was the class winner of the Grant McKibben Prize; and recipient of the R.A. Mackimmie O.C. Q.C. Award for Outstanding Contribution; Howard Tidswell Memorial Award in Law, Alberta Law Foundation Bursary and Millennium Scholarship. Debbie was the President of the Society of Law Students, worked in Student Legal Assistance, an editor of the Alberta Law Review, co-producer of the Law Show (ragtag band of amateur actors) and organized a law student soft ball team called the Paisley Snails to play against other faculties at the University. Debbie has made presentations on family law, specifically the Family Law Act, on behalf of the Action Committee Against Violence, Calgary Coalition on Family Violence and the Violence Information and Education Centre. Debbie’s practice focuses on all aspects of Family and Children Services and Family Law. The dissolution of the family, regardless of whether it is domestic violence or the participation of Alberta Justice by Children and Family service, amicable separation or high conflict, all require guidance in resolution. Debbie has favourably resolved numerous cases involving parenting arrangements, child and spousal support and the division of property. Debbie drafts and provides advice with respect to Prenuptial and Cohabitation Agreements and has successfully appeared in all levels of the Alberta Courts on contested matters.

With over 30 years of experience, Attorney William Johnson represents his client using dedicated and tireless efforts. While he is knowledgeable in many areas of law, Attorney Johnson focuses his practice on complex personal injury and wrongful death cases. Over the years, he has handled countless cases involving traumatic brain injuries, vehicle negligence, medical malpractice, products liability, and more. Due to his devotion for his clients, he has been recognized by his peers as one of the top personal injury attorneys in California. Additionally, he has been named to the Northern California Super Lawyers® list. Prior to his career as a successful personal injury lawyer, Mr. Johnson attended the University of California Berkeley, where he obtained his Bachelors degree. Following his undergraduate coursework, he enrolled in John F. Kennedy University. Here, he earned his Juris Doctorate. Since then, Mr. Johnson has defended clients relentlessly and aggressively to earn them the compensation needed for their injuries.

Wes Johnson is a Partner and co-founder of Johnson Reist PLLC. Wes has focused his practice on helping businesses and individuals in litigation and trial. He works closely with his clients to understand the specific goals and needs of each client to achieve the objective most beneficial to them throughout the litigation process. Wes provides representation in catastrophic personal injuries, insurance litigation (first party and bad faith), construction claims, employee injury claims and claims involving interstate motor carriers. He handles matters for his clients before trial and appellate courts, arbitrators, and mediators. Licensed in both Texas and New Mexico, Wes works with clients to successfully gude them toward the result that is important to them throughout the litigation or arbitration process. In addition to his work at the courthouse, Wes has also helped draft and secure legislation favorable to client interests. As a resident of Garland, Wes is active in the community, currently serving on the Garland ISD Education Foundation Board of Directors, Leadership Garland. In his spare time, Wes is interested in viticulture and the growing Texas wine industry, owning a small vineyard on the banks of the Red River in Montague County, Texas.