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
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.
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