Erik C. Johnson

Founding partner of SLS Group, LLC, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Erik C. Johnson focuses his practice on comprehensive business law, commercial litigation and civil mediation. Servicing clients statewide, he efficiently guides organizations through entity strategy, formation, corporate governance and day-to-day contractual counsel. He brings extensive experience to drafting customized operating and buy-sell agreements, mitigating employment risks and managing multimillion-dollar mergers and acquisitions, ensuring businesses across diverse industries navigate complex transactions with total confidence.

Beyond transactional counsel, Mr. Johnson is a formidable advocate in commercial real estate and civil litigation. He regularly represents business owners, partners and corporations in complex court disputes involving fraud, breaches of contract, construction conflicts and employment claims. Combining proactive risk management with skilled trial advocacy, he delivers strategic, results-driven representation tailored to protect his clients' operational stability, vital commercial interests and long-term financial success.

Drawing on his economics degree from DePaul University in 2001, Mr. Johnson combines practical business knowledge with extensive legal acumen to provide comprehensive support for his clients. He received his law degree from the University of Chicago Law School cum laude in 2004 and was named a John M. Olin Fellow of Law and Economics. Licensed in Indiana since 2004, he delivers tailored, analytical legal strategy to guide business owners through complex commercial challenges.

Mr. Johnson understands that every business has unique goals and risk tolerances. Rather than imposing his own preferences, he listens carefully to client needs and thoroughly explains the potential risks and benefits of every option. Driven by a commitment to transparent communication, he educates business owners so they feel completely empowered. His collaborative, client-focused approach ensures individuals make confident, well-informed decisions that optimize their business's value while safeguarding long-term commercial success.