Dave Johnson, Member at Burns White LLC, is AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell’s highest peer recognition for ethical standards and legal ability. He's a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, whose members are limited to 1% of the Bar and are selected by invitation only after an extensive investigation of their records and integrity. The ACTL is recognized as the premier organization of trial lawyers. Mr. Johnson’s litigation and trial experience is diverse and extensive. Since 1979, Mr. Johnson has represented healthcare providers in medical malpractice cases. A special focus has been birth trauma cases, as well as head injury and sports-related lawsuits. He has tried many products liability and toxic tort cases, including large consolidated trials and has been involved in drug-related litigation .He was trial counsel for 5 major asbestos manufacturers in in Pennsylvania, and across the country. He has successfully defended class action lawsuits and other complex litigation. Mr. Johnson’s practice has been on the cutting edge of employment litigation, including sexual harassment, discrimination and wrongful discharge claims. He regularly defends lawsuits focused upon hospital liability, including antitrust and whistle-blower claims, contractual and other business disputes, medical staff issues, claims involving officers and directors, staff privilege cases and lawsuits directed at managed care organizations. He has also represented a variety of non-medical professionals, including, architects, contractors, lawyers and business executives. Mr. Johnson has been lead counsel in over 120 jury trials in both state and federal courts throughout Pennsylvania and several other states. He has been selected as Pennsylvania Super Lawyer in Litigation each year since 2005
Listed skills include Civil Litigation, Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation, Commercial Litigation, and 14 others.