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Practice Expertise
- Life Sciences
- Complex Business Litigation
- Life Sciences Litigation
Areas of Practice
- Complex Business Litigation
- Life Sciences
- Life Sciences Litigation
- Litigation
- Product Liability
- Second Amendment and Firearms Manufacturing ... View More
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Andy Johnson is trial lawyer and advisor who enjoys helping his clients find solutions to their complex business problems. Sometimes these problems can only be solved through a jury’s verdict and the review of an appellate court (see Thomas Jefferson Foundation, Inc. v. Jordan, 200 So. 3d 645 (Ala. 2016)). Other times these problems are resolved through dispositive motions making a trial unnecessary (see, e.g., Estate of Jansen, et al v. Valmont Industries, Inc. et al., 655 S.W.3d 406 Mo.App. W.D., Sep. 27, 2022, rehearing denied (Oct. 25, 2022), transfer denied (Dec. 20, 2022); Jansen et al. v. Valmont Highway Dist. Ltd., 4:23-cv-00032-BCW (USDC W.D. of MO., May 25, 2023) (granting motion to dismiss), or through arbitration, mediation, or settlement. Andy believes that each case is different, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to a business or legal problem.
Andy has worked with clients to resolve their specific legal issues in a variety of business areas. A significant portion of his practice has consisted of the defense of claims against companies that invent, design, manufacture and market complex products. This has primarily consisted of the defense of drug and medical device claims and litigation relating to construction materials. His work in the life sciences arena has encompassed the representation of Pfizer, Bayer, and other major pharmaceutical companies and has spanned well over two decades.
In addition to his products liability work, Andy has handled matters through jury trials and appeals in cases involving business and contractual disputes (see, e.g., Signature Holdings Group, Inc., et al. v. Embry, Mo.App. S.D., Case No. SD31525; jury verdict affirmed on appeal).
Bar Admissions
- Alabama, 2000
- Mississippi, 2001
- Oklahoma, 2008
Court Admissions
- United States Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit
- Supreme Court of Alabama
- Mississippi Supreme Court
- Supreme Court of Oklahoma
- United States District Court, Northern District of Alabama
- United States District Court, Middle District of Alabama
- United States District Court, Southern District of Alabama
- United States District Court, Northern District of Mississippi
- United States District Court, Southern District of Mississippi
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Oklahoma
- United States District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma
- United States District Court, Western District of Oklahoma
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Arkansas
- United States District Court, Western District of Arkansas
Education
- University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2000, Journal of Law and Politics
- University of Virginia, B.A., 1997
Areas of Practice
- Complex Business Litigation
- Life Sciences
- Life Sciences Litigation
- Litigation
- Product Liability
- Second Amendment and Firearms Manufacturing Industry
Professional Career
Significant Accomplishments
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