E. Bruce Johnson

Bruce Johnson is a highly respected civil litigation attorney based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with over four decades of legal experience. He has built a reputation for excellently defending governmental and private entities in complex legal matters.

Mr. Johnson earned his B.A. in Business Administration, with honors, from the University of Florida in 1975. He obtained his J.D., with honors, from the University of Florida Levin College of Law in 1978.

Admitted to the Florida Bar in 1978, Mr. Johnson has since become a Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, showcasing his expertise in civil trial law. He is a member of the Trial Bar of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits and the United States Supreme Court.

Throughout his career, Mr. Johnson has focused on defending governmental and private corporate entities, including their employees. He has extensive experience representing numerous police agencies across Broward, Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties in state and federal courts. His practice areas include civil trial law, civil rights litigation, employment law, governmental defense, personal injury law, and employer liability.

Mr. Johnson is known for his comprehensive legal defense strategies in cases involving police liability, employment discrimination, EEOC claims, professional liability, utility liability, and premises liability.

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Johnson has contributed to the legal field by authoring several articles on civil rights litigation, employer liability, and employment law. He frequently lectures for organizations such as The Florida Bar, The Florida League of Cities, and the Broward County Chiefs of Police Association, sharing his expertise with the legal community.

Recognized as a top attorney in Florida, Mr. Johnson holds an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been listed in Florida Super Lawyers and the South Florida Legal Guide. His dedication to his clients and the legal profession has made him prominent in civil litigation and governmental defense.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Johnson, Anselmo, Murdoch, Burke, Piper & Hochman, P.A.
• Member, The Florida Bar
• Member, Broward County and American Bar Association
• Member, The Florida Governmental Attorneys Association
• Member, The Florida Defense Lawyers Association
• Member, Defense Research Institute
• Member, Trial Bar of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Licensed State

• Florida

Education

• University of Florida
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Florida
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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