David R. Johnson

Attorney David R. Johnson is a seasoned trial attorney and litigator who has defended healthcare professionals and hospitals in medical malpractice cases for more than 35 years. Recognized for his depth of knowledge and skill, a special focus has been on birth trauma cases, as well as head injury and sports injury lawsuits. He has represented healthcare institutions in lawsuits involving antitrust and whistleblower claims, directors' and officers' liability, discrimination cases, business litigation, and medical staff credentialing disputes. In addition, he has extensive experience handling class-action lawsuits, as well as product liability, toxic tort, and employment cases.

Prior to joining Burns White, Mr. Johnson was president of a defense firm in the Pittsburgh region. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, whose members are limited to 1% of the Bar, and is also a Fellow of the Academy of Trial Lawyers of Allegheny County. He has served as lead counsel in over 120 jury trials in both state and federal courts throughout Pennsylvania as well as in several other states. He has been appointed as a special master for both jury and non-jury trials in Allegheny County, and has presided as a mediator and appointed arbitrator in federal court.

Mr. Johnson is a graduate of Duquesne University School of Law.