Peter J. Johnson

With nearly four decades of experience vehemently defending clients in their contentious legal matters, Peter J. Johnson leaves no holds barred in fighting tooth and nail to help them get the compensation they deserve for the injuries they have to endure. The president of the law office of Leahey & Johnson PC in New York City, New York, he is well-equipped to handle personal injury cases pertaining to motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death and appeals, among many others.

Mr. Johnson completed his undergraduate studies in 1982, graduating with his Bachelor of Arts degree from Columbia University. He went on to attend the Columbia University Law School and received his Juris Doctor in 1987. The same year he graduated from law school, he obtained his license to practice law in New York, and later in New Jersey. He is admitted to practice before the following federal courts:

• The United States District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
• The United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
• The United States District Court for the District of Michigan
• The United States Courts of Appeals for the 2nd and 6th Circuits

Revered within his legal community, Mr. Johnson strives to provide his clients with the top-quality representation they need to rebuild their lives back. For his many contributions to the legal community, he has been AV Preeminent peer-review rated* through Martindale-Hubbell, the organization’s highest rating.

Outside his law practice, Mr. Johnson maintains close affiliations with the New York State Bar Association, the New York City Bar Association, the New Jersey State Bar Association and the New York County Lawyers Association. 

*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.