Brendan A. Johnson

Brendan A. Johnson: Attorney with Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP

Biography

Brendan Johnson is a seasoned litigator and partner in WSHB’s New Jersey office, where his practice focuses on professional liability, environmental claims, complex tort and commercial litigation. Brendan additionally has defended and received favorable judgments in matters defending architects and engineers. He also enjoys a wealth of experience handling construction litigation in addition to trampoline park and recreational facility defense.

Through skillful advocacy Brendan has obtained dismissals and summary judgments on multiple multi-million dollar claims for his clients. He has additionally appeared before the New Jersey Appellate Division and obtained favorable rulings enforcing commercial contracts on behalf of his clients.

Brendan attended Seton Hall University School of Law, graduating cum laude in 2017. While there, Brendan served as a research fellow for the Center for Social Justice. It was at this time that Brendan traveled to Guantanamo Bay where he both observed and reported on detainee trials. He served as symposium editor for the Legislative Journal and as a judicial law clerk to the Honorable Peter F. Bariso Jr. A.J.S.C. in the New Jersey Superior Court.

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Publications

•Private Litigation Funding Disclosure Rejected
Article, 4.19.24

In the News

•Private Litigation Funding Disclosure Rejected
•WSHB's New Jersey Office Wins MSJ for Client in Worksite Injury Suit

Honors & Recognitions

•Super Lawyers 'Rising Star' recognition for Professional Liability in Berkeley Heights, NJ (2024 - 2025)
•Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch recognition for Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Professional Malpractice Law in Berkeley Heights, NJ (2024 - 2026)

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Areas of Practice (6)

  • Professional Liability
  • Legal Malpractice
  • Construction
  • Complex Tort and Casualty
  • Commercial and Business Litigation
  • Environmental

Education & Credentials

Mailing Address:
2500 Plaza 5, 25th Floor, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
University Attended:
State University of New York at Geneseo, B.A., 2013
Law School Attended:
Seton Hall Law School, J.D., cum laude, 2017
Year of First Admission:
2018
Admission:
2018, New York; New Jersey; U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
Reported Cases:
Experience: WSHB's New Jersey Office Wins MSJ for Client in Worksite Injury Suit; 6.23.23
ISLN:
1000413954

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