Lonnie D. Johnson

Lonnie D. Johnson is a senior partner at Clendening Johnson & Bohrer, P.C., with more than 30 years of legal experience. He focuses on civil litigation, commercial lawsuits and disputes, construction law, personal injury, and insurance defense. He has handled complex cases in state and federal courts, including appeals before the Indiana Supreme Court and the Seventh Circuit. Known for managing multi-week, multi-million dollar trials, he guides clients through high-stakes disputes with skill, strategy, and steady leadership and integrity.

Mr. Johnson earned his J.D. Cum Laude from Indiana University, Bloomington. He also holds an Associates Degree with Dean’s Honors in Mechanical Drafting & Design, and a B.A. in Political Science Suma Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Indiana University, Bloomington. He received the Jump Memorial Scholarship, which provided a full academic scholarship for law. His strong academic record reflects discipline, analytical skill, and a commitment to excellence that continue to shape his legal practice today and his professional standards.

Mr. Johnson has represented businesses, professionals, insurers, and individuals in challenging disputes throughout his career. He has served as defense liaison counsel in large, multi-party cases and has managed extensive electronic discovery and expert testimony. As a member of The Mediation Group, he has mediated more than 100 cases involving personal injury, construction defects, contract disputes, fraud, and property claims. His practical approach helps parties resolve conflicts efficiently while protecting their legal and financial interests in complex litigation matters.

Lonnie D. Johnson has earned recognition from leading legal organizations for his work in civil litigation. He has been named an Indiana Super Lawyer and listed in The Best Lawyers in America for many years. He is a Senior Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America and a member of respected defense and trial groups nationwide. Through careful preparation and strong courtroom advocacy, he delivers reliable counsel and clear guidance to clients facing significant legal challenges across Indiana and beyond today.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Clendening Johnson & Bohrer, P.C.
• Chairperson, Indiana State Bar Association, Litigation Section
• Member, Indianapolis Bar Association
• Member, Monroe County Bar Association
• Past President, Board Member, Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, Construction Law Section
• Member, Association of Defense Trial Attorneys
• Member, Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
• Member, Claims and Litigation Management Alliance

Licensed State

• Indiana

Education

• Indiana University
  Juris Doctor (JD) Cum Laude
• Indiana University
  BA in Political Science, Suma Cum Laude & Phi Beta Kappa

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