James D. Johnson

James D. Johnson is a Montana civil litigation attorney whose practice includes insurance law, complex civil litigation, wrongful death, construction defects, products liability, employment law, and appellate practice. He represents clients in both state and federal courts and handles disputes that may involve significant factual, contractual, and liability issues. His work also extends to appeals, giving him experience with cases that continue beyond the trial court level and require focused legal analysis and written advocacy.

James earned a B.A. from the University of Montana in 2000, with majors in Political Science and Art, and received his J.D. from the University of Montana School of Law in 2004. During law school, he served as Executive Editor of the Montana Law Review and interned with the Office of Disciplinary Counsel for the State of Montana. His academic and editorial experience strengthened the research, writing, and analytical skills that support his litigation and appellate work.

James joined private practice in 2004 shortly after being admitted to the Montana bar, the US District Court for the District of Montana, and the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He regularly practices in Montana state and federal courts and has successfully handled multiple appeals before the Montana Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit. His experience spans insurance disputes, wrongful death claims, construction defect cases, products liability matters, employment disputes, and other complex civil litigation.

James D. Johnson brings more than two decades of litigation experience to matters that require careful preparation at both the trial and appellate levels. His background in complex civil disputes allows him to address cases involving insurance, construction, products, employment, and wrongful death claims. He combines courtroom experience with appellate advocacy and a strong legal writing background, helping clients navigate significant disputes in Montana state and federal courts from initial litigation through appeal when necessary.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Williams Law Firm, P.C.
• Member, State Bar of Montana

Licensed State

• Montana

Education

• University of Montana School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Montana
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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