Gary R. Johnson

Gary R. Johnson is a personal injury lawyer at Johnson Nolan Law, LLC, based in Bend, Oregon, with decades of legal experience representing individuals who have suffered injuries due to negligence. He began his legal career as a defense attorney, representing insurance companies and large corporations. This experience provided him with a deep understanding of how insurers evaluate and defend claims. He later shifted his practice to represent injured individuals, using his knowledge of insurance strategies to advocate for fair compensation and protect his clients’ rights.

Gary earned his J.D. from Lewis & Clark Law School in 1993. Before attending law school, he completed a B.S. in Psychology with a minor in Mathematics from the University of Washington in 1987. His academic background provided a strong foundation for his legal career, combining analytical skills with an understanding of human behavior. This education has supported his work in personal injury law, where evaluating evidence, understanding clients’ situations, and presenting clear legal arguments are essential.

Gary has built a strong reputation as a trial attorney since beginning his legal practice in 1994. He has tried and won numerous cases in both state and federal courts and has argued cases before the State Court of Appeals. He has been licensed to practice law in Oregon since 1993, Washington since 1996, and Arizona since 2022. In addition, he is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. His firm has also received the AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell for professional excellence.

Gary R. Johnson has focused on helping injured individuals pursue fair compensation for their losses throughout his career. He represents clients in a wide range of personal injury cases and works to hold negligent parties accountable. By applying his litigation experience and knowledge of insurance practices, he helps clients navigate the legal process and seek outcomes that reflect the full impact of their injuries.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Johnson Nolan Law, LLC
• Member, Oregon State Bar
• Member, State Bar of Arizona
• Member, Washington State Bar
• Member, Oregon Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Deschutes County Bar Association
• Member, American Inns of Court
• Member, Oregon Association of Defense Counsel (1996-2016)
• Member, Multnomah Bar Association (1994-1999)

Licensed State

• Oregon
• Arizona
• Washington

Education

• Lewis & Clark Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Washington
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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