D. Lee Johnson

First Admitted: 1990, Ohio Professional Webpage: https://www.leejohnsonlegal.com/attorney/d-l-johnson/ Bar/Professional Activity: Toledo Bar Association, Member U. S. District Court Northern District of Ohio, 1990 National Crime Victims Bar Association, Member Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Member Lucas County Trial Lawyers Association, Member American Bar Association, Trial Practice Section, Member Ohio, 1990 Ohio Academy of Trial Lawyers, Member Verdicts/Settlements (Case Results): $250,000 Settlement for Wrongful Death Proceeds consisted of $100,000 policy limits from Defendant/Tortfeasor, and $150,000 policy limits from Plaintiffs underinsured motorist coverage. $1.1 Million Settlement for Injured Police Officer Defendant driver lost control of her vehicle, striking a police officer who was assisting victims of a prior motor vehicle accident, resulting in catastrophic, permanently disabling injuries. Proceeds consisted of $370,000 from Defendant/Tortfeasor, and $720,000 from Plaintiffs underinsured motorist coverage. $1.47 Million Settlement for Wrongful Death Defendant driver was intoxicated, crossed the center line, causing a collision and killing a young woman. Global settlement included proceeds from Defendant/Tortfeasors insurance, and proceeds from Defendant/Tortfeasors employer. $850,000 Settlement for Tractor Trailer Collision Defendant/Tortfeasor negligently abandoned his trailer in the middle of a highway at night, left the scene, failed to notify the authorities and failed to place cones or road flares. Plaintiff tractor-trailer driver struck the abandoned trailer, resulting in catastrophic injuries, including facial disfigurement. Defendant/Tortfeasors employer paid $850,000 in proceeds for settlement. $475,000 Settlement for Wrongful Death a young man died of drowning after invited by Defendant to operate a jet ski on Defendants pond, which was unsafe due to heavy vegetation. Defendant negligently failed to provide a lifeguard, life preservers, rope, or safety equipment of any kind. At mediation, Defendants homeowners insurance paid $475,000 in proceeds for settlement. $1 Million Settlement for Motor Vehicle Accident Defendant/Tortfeasor, operating a tractor trailer, struck Plaintiffs vehicle, resulting in catastrophic injuries Representative Clients: Ohio Education Association United Food & Commercial Workers Toledo Police Patrolmans Association Communication Workers of America Special Licenses/Certifications: Diplomat, Civil/Trial Advocacy, Association of Trial Lawyers of America Pro bono/Community Service: Presidents Club, Member, 2001 Honors/Awards: Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Educational Background: Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio - B. A., 1984