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Daniel L. "Danny" Johnson, Jr.

Charlotte, NC

Practicing employment in Charlotte since 1985.

41+
Years practicing
1
Bar admission

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Daniel L. "Danny" Johnson, Jr. is an attorney based in Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Daniel has over 41 years of legal experience.

Based in
Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA
Experience
over 41 years
Known for
Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA.
  • Over 41 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Charlotte) (2026).

About Daniel L. "Danny" Johnson, Jr.: Daniel L. "Danny" Johnson, Jr. is an attorney based in Charlotte, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation. Daniel has over 41 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Practice focus

Daniel L. "Danny" Johnson, Jr. represents clients in Charlotte, North Carolina across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About Daniel L. "Danny" Johnson, Jr.

Danny Johnson represents large and mid-size businesses and professional service firms regarding the implementation and administration of their employee benefit plans and compensation arrangements.

Danny has more than 35 years of experience with a wide range of employee benefit and executive employment matters, including public company clients in connection with their executive compensation programs and dealing with golden parachute severance issues that arise in merger, acquisition, divestiture, and corporate finance transactions. He is regularly involved with complex transactions involving ESOPs, including ESOP implementation and finance transactions, ESOP administration issues, and transactions involving the sale of ESOP-owned companies. Danny also helps his diverse clients with administrative proceedings, investigations and audits by the Internal Revenue Service, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, and the United States Department of Labor.

Credentials

Education

  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    J.D. · 1985

  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

    — · 1981

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • North Carolina

    1985 · ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Charlotte)

    2026

  • Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Charlotte)

    2024

  • Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Charlotte)

    2021

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - ERISA (Charlotte)

    2020

  • Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - ERISA (Charlotte)

    2017

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - ERISA

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Securities Regulation

    2026

Locations

Office locations

Main office

100 North Tryon Street, Suite 4700

Charlotte, North Carolina 28202-4003

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  • What areas of law does Daniel L. "Danny" Johnson, Jr. practice?

    Daniel L. "Danny" Johnson, Jr. focuses on Employment and Litigation.

  • Where is Daniel L. "Danny" Johnson, Jr. located?

    Daniel L. "Danny" Johnson, Jr. primarily serves clients in Charlotte, North Carolina, with an office at 100 North Tryon Street, Suite 4700.

  • How experienced is Daniel L. "Danny" Johnson, Jr.?

    Daniel L. "Danny" Johnson, Jr. has 41 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1985.

  • Is Daniel L. "Danny" Johnson, Jr. a verified attorney?

    Daniel L. "Danny" Johnson, Jr.'s profile is listed but has not yet been claimed by the attorney. Verification status is pending.

  • How can I schedule a consultation with Daniel L. "Danny" Johnson, Jr.?

    You can book a consultation through LawyersListed directly from this page. Initial outreach can also be made by phone at 704-331-1000.