Casey R. Johnson

Casey R. Johnson is a partner at Aitken Aitken Cohn, located in Santa Ana, California. Defending the rights of those who have been injured because of the negligent and thoughtless actions of others, he takes on personal injury matters, including those involving: 

• Premises liability
• Wrongful death
• Insurance bad faith
• Elder abuse
• Traumatic brain injury
• Government tort liability

Dedicated and compassionate, Mr. Johnson fights aggressively for the liberties of his clients who are seeking justice after being harmed through no fault of their own. Zealous and tireless, he goes the extra mile for his clients with an unwavering commitment to their interests. 

With a doctorate in jurisprudence from the USC Law School, Mr. Johnson was a part of the Hale Moot Honor Program and was the topic editor. He received many academic awards, including the Edward S. and Eleanor J. Shattuck Award. He graduated summa cum laude from the San Diego State University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. 

During his undergraduate studies, Mr. Johnson received the Herbert Peiffer Award for his remarkable leadership skills. While in law school, he started off his legal career clerking for Aitken Aitken Cohn in 2001. The next year, he became an associate attorney and, in 2012, became a partner. 

Mr. Johnson is actively involved in the legal field, and this is seen in his affiliations with notable legal associations. He is a member of Governor Gavin Newsom’s Orange County Judicial Selection Advisory Committee, a member of the Executive Committee of the Consumer Attorneys of California and a member of the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC). 

Additionally, Mr. Johnson serves as the vice president of the Robert A. Banyard American Inn of Court; a member of the board of directors of the Orange County Lavender Bar Association, the Western Trial Lawyers Association and the American Association for Justice; and a member of the Orange County Bar Association and the Celtic Bar Association of Orange County. 

Mr. Johnson has received many awards and accolades for his contributions to the legal community. He is AV Preeminent peer-review rated,* the highest rating, through Martindale Hubbell. He was also named to the list of Best Lawyers by The Best Lawyers in America and holds a “Superb” rating on Avvo. He is the recipient of the Wiedemann & Wysocki Award by the American Association for Justice and the Presidential Award of Meri by the CAOC. In addition, The National Trial Lawyers named him to its Top 40 Under 40 list.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.