Christopher L. Johnson

Christopher L. Johnson is a partner at Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he represents plaintiffs in toxic tort and complex civil litigation. His work focuses on catastrophic injuries involving dangerous products and toxic substances, including mesothelioma and other serious exposure-related claims. He handles cases that can require detailed medical, scientific, industrial, and product evidence. His practice is centered on civil litigation for people and families seeking accountability and compensation for severe harm allegedly caused by products, workplaces, or hazardous exposures.

Johnson earned a J.D. from Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law and a bachelor’s degree with honors from the University of Texas at Austin. During law school, he served as an editor of the International Law Review and was a Dean’s Scholar. His academic background supports the intensive research, writing, evidence analysis, and trial preparation required in complex injury and toxic tort cases.

Johnson previously served as a prosecutor with the Dallas County District Attorney’s Office, where he tried criminal cases and was named Prosecutor of the Year in the misdemeanor division. He has also taught law. His prosecutorial and teaching experience adds courtroom, evidence, and communication skills to a plaintiff-side practice involving complex civil claims and substantial factual records.

Christopher L. Johnson brings trial experience from both prosecution and civil litigation to cases involving toxic exposure, dangerous products, and catastrophic injury. His work requires careful development of scientific and medical evidence along with a clear theory of responsibility and damages. He helps injured clients and families pursue complex claims while managing the discovery, expert, procedural, and courtroom demands that can accompany serious product and exposure litigation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman LLP
• Member, Hawaii State Bar Association
• Member, The State Bar of California
• Member, Oregon State Bar
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Washington State Bar Association
• Chair, American Association for Justice (2026-2027)
• Board Member and Fellow, Texas Trial Lawyers Association
• Connections Committee member, Dallas Asian American Bar Association (2015)
• Member, Dallas Association of Young Trial Lawyers
• Member, Dallas Bar Association
• Member, Hawaii Association for Justice
• Member, National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA)
• Board of Management, T. Boone Pickens YMCA (2015-2018)

Licensed State

• Hawaii
• California
• Oregon
• Texas
• Washington

Education

• Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Texas at Austin
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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