Practice areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning & Probate; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 1991
Education: University of Florida Levin College of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2026 Call today:
321-426-1865
William A. Johnson, P.A.
140 Interlachen RoadSuite B
Melbourne, FL 32940 Visit website
William A. Johnson is the founder of the law firm William A. Johnson, P.A., located in Melbourne, Florida. The types of legal cases he takes on include elder law, estate planning, Medicaid planning, long-term care planning, guardianship, incapacity planning, VA benefits, probate law and trust administration matters. He serves clients in Central Florida with an emphasis on Brevard County and has over three decades of experience practicing law.
In 1991, Mr. Johnson received authorization to practice law in Florida and was board-certified in 2004 as a specialist in the area of elder law by The Florida Bar. He advocates fiercely for the rights of his clients and ensures they are well-informed during every stage of their case. He has received a “Very Good” rating on Avvo for his work in the elder law field.
With a major in political science, Mr. Johnson received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Florida College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. In 1990, he completed his legal education at the University of Florida Levin College of Law and earned his Juris Doctor.
Mr. Johnson is an enthusiastic member of the legal community and is a part of the following legal associations:
- The Florida Bar’s Elder Law Section, Real Property Section, and Probate and Trust Law Section
- American Bar Association’s Real Property, and Probate and Trust Law Section
- Brevard County Bar Association
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys
- Florida State Guardianship Association
- Space Coast Guardianship Association
Additionally, Mr. Johnson firmly believes in giving back to society and served as the president of the Brevard Association of Human Services and a board of directors’ member of the Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation. He is often called to be a guest speaker on the radio station WMEL and on Bright House Public Access Network television. He also writes regularly for the Florida Today newspaper and the Seniors Helping Seniors of Brevard initiative, which is an educational charity for seniors.
Practice areas
Elder Law, Estate Planning & ProbateFocus areas
Estate Planning, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Wills
- 50% Elder Law
- 50% Estate Planning & Probate
First Admitted: 1991, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://www.floridaelderlaw.net/attorney/william-a-johnson/
Bar / Professional Activity
- Florida, 1991
- Chair of the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar (Had to resign due to health care issues), 2024
- Florida State Guardianship Association
- Florida Bar, Probate & Trust Law Section, Member
- Florida Bar, Real Property Section, Member
- Florida Bar, Elder Law Section, Member
- Substantive Chair for the Florida Bar Elder Law Section, 2021
- Administrative Chair for the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar, 2022
- Secretary of the Florida Bar Elder Law Section, 2019
- Treasurer for the Florida Bar Elder Law Section, 2020
- Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, Member 1998-present
- U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida, 1996-present
- Medicaid Task Force (Fl. Bar ELS/AFELA), 2014-present
- Brevard Bar Lawyer Referral Service Committee, 2001
- American Bar Association, Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section, Member, 1994-present
- Brevard Bar Young Lawyers Division Executive Committee, 2002-2005
- Brevard County Bar Association, Member 1991-present
- Elder Law Section Legislative Committee, Co-Chair, 2015-2019
- Florida Bar's Elder Law Executive Committee, Member, 2014-present
- Probate Rules Committee, 2003-2005
- Elder Law Certification Committee, 2004-2008
- Committee for Relations Between the Florida Bar and CPAs, 2000-2003
Videos
- Links to a variety of YouTube videos on elder and estate law subjects in which Mr. Johnson is interviewed, 2000-present, Helping Seniors, Seniors
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Series 6 license 2002-2004
- Florida Bar Board Certified in the area of Elder Law, 2004-Present
Pro bono / Community Service
- Space Coast Guardianship Association, Board of Directors, 2006-2008
- Brevard Association of Human Services, President, 2006
- Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation, Chairman, 2013
- President Brevard County Gator Club, 1996
- Helping Seniors of Brevard, Member 2014-present, 2014
- American Red Cross, Brevard County Chapter, Board of Directors 2002-2004, 2002
- Suntree/Viera Public Library Advisory Board 2001-2003, 2001
- Brevard County Legal Aid Volunteer Attorney 1994-present, 1994
- Brevard County Estate Planning Council, Member 2000-2017, 2000
- Brevard Adult and Human Services Association, President, 2006. Member 2003-2008, 2019-present, 2003
- Space Coast Guardianship Association, Founding Member, 2006-present
- Brevard Alzheimer's Foundation, Board of Directors, 2006-2013
Honors
- Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award, Brevard County Legal Aid, 2001
- Awarded for outstanding Pro Bono service, Outstanding Pro Bono Service Award, Brevard County Legal Aid, 2018
- Awarded to the outstanding Section member, Florida Bar Elder Law Section Member of the Year, Florida Bar Elder Law Section, 2016, 2018
Educational Background
- University of Florida, B.A. in Political Science, 1987
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Authored materials and spoke on "Miscellaneous Issues Concerning Oddities and Challenges in Probate Law", Speaker and Author, Oddities and Challenges in Florida Probate Law, National Business Institute, Florida Elder Law Attorneys, 2003
- Presented at the 2022 "Essentials of Elder Law" Seminar., Speaker/Author, Navigating a Contested Guardianship, Florida Bar Elder Law Section, Attorneys, 2022
- Presented on the problems of getting documents signed during the corona virus pandemic as well as practical solutions. Discussed electronic documents as well, Speaker, Executing Documents during the Pandemic, Florida State Guardianship Association, Professional Guardians, Attorneys, 2020
- Put together and moderated a telephonic seminar on the problems and solutions of getting documents executed during the coronavirus outbreak, Moderator/Originator, Executing Estate Planning, Power of Attorney and Advance Directives Documents in the Age of Coronavirus, Florida Bar Elder Law Section, Elder Law Attorneys, 2020
- Spoke on a panel including two judges, clergy and a hospice nurse about ethical end of life decision making, Panel Speaker, Ethical End of Life Decision Making, Florida State Guardianship Association 1st Annual Ethics Symposium, Guardians, Attorneys, Examining Committees, Clerks, Judges, 2020
- Authored materials and spoke about "Medicaid Made Practical", Speaker and Author, Elder Care in Florida: Legal and Financial Issues, National Business Institute, Florida Elder Law Attorneys, 2003
- Discussed Medicare coverages and issues, Speaker, Medicare Coverage and Issues, Florida Bar Elder Law Section Certification Review Course, Florida Elder Law Attorneys, 2006
- Spoke about Medicaid Planning, Speaker, Elder Care in Florida: Resolving Legal and Financial Issues, National Business Institute, Florida Elder Law Attorneys, 2006
- Authored materials and spoke on applying for Medicaid, Speaker and Author, Applying for Medicaid from Start to Finish in Florida: A Practical Approach, National Business Institute, Florida Elder Law Attorneys, 2005
- Article about the use of Seroquel on Dementia patients, Author, "The Off-Label Use of Seroquel", Florida Bar Elder Law Section "Elder Law Advocate", Florida Elder Law Attorneys, 2008
- Discussed 2019 legislative session, Speaker, Legislative Update, Florida Bar Elder Law Section Guardianship Seminar, Florida Elder Law Attorneys, 2019
- Discussed the 2019 legislative session, Speaker, Legislative Update, AFELA Mid-Year UnProgram, Florida Elder Law Attorneys, 2019
- Authored book about the ins and outs of long term care and nursing homes 2002-present, Author, The Florida Long Term Care and Nursing Home Answer Book, Self published, Seniors
Office location for William A. Johnson
140 Interlachen Road
Suite B
Melbourne, FL 32940
Phone: 321-426-1865
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2026
