Anita P. Johnson

Anita P. Johnson serves as the managing partner at Gary C. Johnson, Attorneys at Law, which operates in Pikeville, Hazard, Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky. Her work primarily centers at the Pikeville office, and she extends her legal services to clients across the states of Kentucky and West Virginia. In recent years, her legal endeavors encompassed cases involving defective medical devices and drugs, medical malpractice, birth-related and catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death.

Drawing from an extensive background in successful business management, Ms. Johnson brings forth a wide array of professional experiences and personal achievements. Throughout her career, she has successfully navigated complex litigation cases. As the managing partner at her current firm, she plays an integral role in the strategic assessment and decision-making process pertaining to the diverse range of cases handled by her legal team.

Remaining rooted in Pike County, Kentucky, Ms. Johnson’s extensive legal qualifications are backed by a strong educational foundation, including a Juris Doctorate from the University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law in 1986 and a Bachelor of Science with a major in mathematics from the University of Pikeville in 1973.

Furthermore, Ms. Johnson is an active member of various esteemed professional associations, such as the:

• Pike County Bar Association
• American Bar Association
• American Justice Association
• Kentucky Justice Association
• West Virginia Association for Justice
• Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

With a career enriched by diverse experiences and a steadfast commitment to legal excellence, Ms. Johnson remains a prominent figure within the legal community, dedicated to serving her clients' needs and upholding the principles of justice. She has been peer-review rated as AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell and holds a “Very Good” rating on Avvo.

*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.