Mark T. Johnson

Mark T. Johnson is a Wisconsin elder law lawyer at Johnson Teigen, LLC, who helps clients with estate planning law, probate, trust administration, special needs planning, and long-term care issues. He is a certified elder law attorney through the National Elder Law Foundation, with certification recognized by the American Bar Association. His practice focuses on careful planning, practical guidance, and legal support for families, older adults, people with disabilities, and fiduciaries across Wisconsin communities statewide.

Mr. Johnson earned his J.D., with honors, from the University of Wisconsin Law School. He also earned his M.A. from the University of Notre Dame and his B.M. from St. Olaf College. His education supports a planning-focused practice involving estates, trusts, elder law, disability planning, and administration matters. He brings strong legal analysis and clear communication to clients and families facing sensitive decisions about care, property, benefits, responsibilities, and future needs.

Mr. Johnson is active in national and Wisconsin legal organizations connected to elder law and special needs planning. He serves as treasurer of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys board of directors and belongs to its Council of Advanced Practitioners. He is also a member of the Special Needs Alliance, State Bar of Wisconsin, American Bar Association, Dane County Bar Association, and Wisconsin Association of Charitable Gift Planners groups statewide.

Mark T. Johnson is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for Elder Law and Trusts and Estates and was named 2026 Lawyer of the Year in Trusts and Estates for the Madison area. He frequently speaks and writes on estates, trusts, long-term care, and special needs planning. Through detailed preparation and steady counsel, Mr. Johnson helps clients make informed decisions during important planning and administration matters with confidence.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Johnson Teigen, LLC
• Board of Directors, Treasurer, Past President, National Academy of Elder Law Attorney, Wisconsin Chapter, Council of Advanced Practitioners
• Fellow, Wisconsin Law Foundation
• Member, State Bar of Wisconsin, Elder Law & Special Needs section & Real Property, Probate & Trust Law section
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Dane County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Wisconsin

Education

• University of Wisconsin Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD) with Honors
• University of Notre Dame
  Master of Arts
• St. Olaf College
  Bachelor of Music

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