
William K. Johnson
Associate
118 East Garden Street
Pensacola, Florida 32502
wkjohnson@gallowaylawfirm.com
Office: 850-436-7000
Fax: 850-436-7099
Additional Offices: Fort Lauderdale
OVERVIEW
William Johnson’s tenacity and persistent optimism in defending insurance carriers allow him to provide zealous advocacy based on rigorous preparation – including thorough research and detailed analysis – and relentless advocacy. With his keen attention to detail and practical, methodical approach, he gets the results clients need while providing the kind of responsiveness and efficiency they expect. Clients find William highly relatable, easy to work with, and highly effective.
William is an accomplished litigator focused on insurance defense. He also holds a certificate in human rights law.
William is passionate about his philanthropic pursuits and enjoys powerlifting as an amateur hobbyist. He continues his pursuit of knowledge through his love of literature.
Representative Matters
- Successfully achieved summary judgments on multiple issues in defense of insurance carriers.
- Represented a Fortune 50 insurer in several disputes involving recently amended policy language, invoking a novel issue of law. The lower court rulings have since been upheld by the Florida Supreme Court.
- Secured involuntary dismissals while representing a property insurance carrier after success at oral arguments on a complex issue of law based on original research.
- Brokered the settlement of numerous contentious homeowners’ claims, successfully reducing the amounts paid by the carrier.
- Investigated and pursued cases of complex material misrepresentation.
Representative Matters
- Successfully achieved summary judgments on multiple issues in defense of insurance carriers.
- Represented a Fortune 50 insurer in several disputes involving recently amended policy language, invoking a novel issue of law. The lower court rulings have since been upheld by the Florida Supreme Court.
- Secured involuntary dismissals while representing a property insurance carrier after success at oral arguments on a complex issue of law based on original research.
- Brokered the settlement of numerous contentious homeowners’ claims, successfully reducing the amounts paid by the carrier.
- Investigated and pursued cases of complex material misrepresentation.
EDUCATION & ADMISSIONS
Education
- J.D., St. Thomas University School of Law, 2017
- Certificate in Human Rights Law, St. Thomas University School of Law, 2017
- Intercultural Human Rights Law Review, Student Articles Editor
- International Moot Court, Vice President
- Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International, Menschikoff Chapter, Vice Justice
- B.A., Texas Lutheran University, 2014
Admissions
- Florida, 2017
- United States District Courts for the Northern and Southern Districts of Florida, 2020
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- American Bar Association
- Broward County Bar Association