William V. Johnson is a lawyer practicing business litigation, complex / catastrophic, employment and 9 other areas of law. William received a B.S. degree from Marquette University in 1962, and has been licensed for 60 years. William practices at Johnson & Bell, Ltd. in Chicago, IL.
Affiliations
•Chicago Society of Trial Lawyers, past president, inducted into the 2011 Class of Laureates
•The American College of Trial Lawyers, fellow
•International Academy of Trial Lawyers, fellow
Honors
Illinois Super Lawyers 2012
Outstanding Defense Verdict Award- Medical Malpractice, 2012 Jury Verdict ReporterTrial Lawyer Awards
The International Who's Who of Product Liability Defense Lawyers
"The Best Lawyers in America" since 1989
Presentations & Publications
Association of Trial Lawyers of America
"Contributions and Indemnity," 1986.
Chicago Bar Association
Continuing Education Seminar, "House Bill 20 - Redefining Tort Practice in Illinois: An Overview of New Procedures, Standards and Strategies," May 5, 1995
"Effective Trial Techniques," September 19, 1991. Wrongful Death Seminar, "Mitigation of Damages: Defendant's Perspective on Reducing Plaintiff's Recovery," Feb. 15, 1990
Continuing Legal Education Seminar, "The Art of Closing Argument," Jan. 7, 1988
Young Lawyers Council, "Contributions and Indemnity," 1986
Federal Defense Corporate Counsel
Symposium Presentation, "Recent Developments in Class Actions and Mass Torts," September 2004.
Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel
"Product Liability - RIP or Is There Still Life In Old Suvada - What the Defense Lawyer Can Expect," Sept. 22, 1995
Illinois Defense Counsel Meetings
"Contributions and Indemnity," 1986
Illinois State Bar Association
Guest lecturer, Fred Lane Trial Technique Institute, 1999-2000. Point/Counterpoint
Seminar, "The Art of Minimizing Damages," Oct. 11, 1993
Law Education Series, "Products Liability," April 10, 1992
Trial Evidence Seminar, "Closing Argument for the Defendant," Nov. 10, 1989
Affiliations
Chicago Society of Trial Lawyers, past president, inducted into the 2011 Class of Laureates
The American College of Trial Lawyers, fellow
International Academy of Trial Lawyers, fellow
33 West Monroe Street, Suite 2700Chicago, IL 60603-5404U.S.A.
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