Experience
1994–1999: Attorney Analyst, Michigan House of Representatives Judiciary Committee.
1999–present: Private practice representing both private- and public-sector employees before state and federal courts, as well as in administrative actions before the U.S. Merit Systems Protection Board and the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”).
2012–2022: Outside Labor Counsel for the Association of Supervisory and Administrative School Personnel (“ASASP”), a 1,200-member union of administrators and support personnel employed by Prince George’s County Public Schools. Representation included administrative and disciplinary proceedings, contract negotiations, and advice to the union on all legal and policy-related matters.
2024–present: Outside Counsel for a multijurisdictional substance abuse treatment center. Advise the client-employer on its day-to-day employment policies, practices, and procedures, and represent it in EEOC, Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (“MCCR”), and unemployment hearings.
Birthplace
Jacksonville, Florida
The Employment Law Firm, LLC handles employment law matters for clients located across Washington, D.C., and southern Maryland, including the communities of Waldorf, La Plata, Prince George’s County, Charles County, St. Mary’s County, Calvert County, Fort Washington, Upper Marlboro, Laurel, Bowie, Hyattsville, Montgomery County, Howard County, Anne Arundel County, Annapolis, and Baltimore. Practice areas include employment discrimination, wage and hour law, sexual harassment, wrongful termination, unemployment appeals, MSPB, and EEOC.
Education
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School, Lansing, Michigan - J.D.
- Bowie State University, Bowie, Maryland - B.S, Public Administration
Client Reviews
Attorney Johnson was highly recommended to me based upon his reputation for being aggressive and conscientious in litigation. He diligently kept me informed of the progress of my case and fought very hard to ensure the protections of my civil rights. I would not hesitate to call upon his legal...
During the course of my lengthy EEO discrimination complaint and subsequent federal court litigation, Attorney Johnson competently represented my legal interests against my former federal employer. He was aggressive at all times, but professional. He consistently communicated with me the progress of...
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The Employment Law Firm, LLC was invaluable in helping me through a difficult time with my former employer. Mr. Johnson is one of the shining examples of a professional, caring and knowledgeable attorney. He was consistently focused, determined, and dedicated to achieving the best results for my...
Throughout my entire case, Mr. Johnson was easily accessible and he always encouraged communication. This was very critical because this was my first time pursuing the legal process and knowing he was available to answer my questions in a manner in which I understood was very helpful.