Erica D. Johnson

Top rated Estate Planning & Probate attorney in Fort Myers, Florida

The Dorcey Law Firm, PLC
Erica D. Johnson
The Dorcey Law Firm, PLC

Practice areas: Estate Planning & Probate, Business & Corporate, Elder Law; view more

Licensed in Florida since: 2013

Education: Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law

Selected to Rising Stars: 2022 - 2026

The Dorcey Law Firm, PLC

10181 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy
Suite C
Fort Myers, FL 33966 Visit website
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Erica D. Johnson serves as a partner and lead drafting and research attorney at Dorcey Law Firm, located in Fort Myers, Florida. Focusing primarily on estate planning, she covers all areas of probate law, business and corporate law, and elder law matters.

After completing her undergraduate studies at the University of Florida, where she graduated cum laude with a degree in sociology, Ms. Johnson pursued her legal education at Barry University Dwayne O’Andreas School of Law in Orlando, earning her Juris Doctor. In law school, she was actively involved in the American Bar Association, the Sports and Entertainment Law Society and more. She is admitted to practice law in Florida and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.

Ms. Johnson combines her sharp legal acumen with a deep understanding of sociological principles, allowing her to address her clients' needs with empathy and efficiency. Her legal practice encompasses all facets of estate planning, including wills, trusts and probate administration. Her thorough approach and dedication to research ensure that all documents are drafted with precision, catering to the specific needs of each client. She gained experience serving as a law clerk and legal assistant at other private firms, working on countless cases and collaborating closely with senior attorneys.

Compassionate toward her clients, Ms. Johnson is also recognized for her professional excellence. Recipient of an "Excellent" rating on Avvo, she has several acclaims as a testament to her professional conduct and the high standards she maintains in her legal practice.

Practice areas

Estate Planning & Probate, Business/Corporate, Elder Law

Focus areas

Business Formation and Planning, Business Organizations, Contracts, Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Limited Liability Companies, Living Wills, Partnership, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Sub-chapter S Corporations, Trusts, Wills

  • 70% Estate Planning & Probate
  • 20% Business/Corporate
  • 10% Elder Law

First Admitted: 2013, Florida

Professional Webpage: https://www.dorceylaw.com/about-us/erica-d-johnson/

Bar / Professional Activity

  • Florida

Special Licenses / Certifications

  • 2013-Present - Licensed in Middle District of Florida, Federal Court, 2013

Pro bono / Community Service

  • Special Equestrians - Vice President of the Board of Directors, 2025
  • Special Equestrians - Vice President of the Board of Directors, 2024
  • Special Equestrians - Vice President of the Board of Directors, 2023
  • Special Equestrians - Vice President of the Board of Directors, 2022
  • Special Equestrians - Vice President of the Board of Directors, 2021
  • Special Equestrians - Board Member on the annual Taste of Love fundraiser Committee, 2020
  • Special Equestrians - Member of the Board of Directors, 2020
  • Special Equestrians - Appointed to the Board of Directors, 2019
  • Special Equestrians - Board Member on the annual Taste of Love fundraiser Committee, 2019
  • Special Equestrians - Ring Volunteer during lessons as a sidewalker or horse leader, 2019

Honors

  • Florida Rising Starts, Super Lawyers, 2024
  • Florida Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, 2023
  • Florida Rising Stars, Super Lawyers, 2022

Educational Background

  • Bachelor's in Sociology from University of Florida - Graduated Cum Laude, 2004-2008
  • Juris Doctor from Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law, 2009-2012

Other Outstanding Achievements

  • In the May 2019 issue of the Lee County Bar Association publication, Res Gestae, I was featured in an Article entitled "Equestrian, Esq." highlighting local attorney equestrians and the overlapping skills, focus, discipline, preparation, etiquette, and strength required for both practicing law and being a competitive equestrian. In addition, my horse and I are the featured photo on the first page of the Article. https://issuu.com/leecountybar/docs/rg_2019may_20190422_web_final, 2019
  • Research Assistant to Professor Marc Edelman for a publication in Harvard Law Review (2012)A Short Treatise on Fantasy Sports and the Law: How America Regulates its New National Pastime, 2012

Office location for Erica D. Johnson

10181 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy
Suite C
Fort Myers, FL 33966

Phone: 239-999-5815

Selections

5 Years Rising Stars
  • Rising Stars: 2022 - 2026

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