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Walter T. Johnson is an attorney based in Jackson, MISSISSIPPI. The practice focuses on ADR, Appellate, and Insurance.
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- Jackson, MISSISSIPPI
- Experience
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- Known for
- ADR · Appellate · Insurance
- Handles ADR, Appellate, and Insurance matters from Jackson, MISSISSIPPI.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Arbitration, Jackson (MS) (2026).
About Walter T. Johnson: Walter T. Johnson is an attorney based in Jackson, MISSISSIPPI. The practice focuses on ADR, Appellate, and Insurance.
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Practice focus
Walter T. Johnson represents clients in Jackson, Mississippi across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
ADR
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Appellate
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Insurance
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Medical Malpractice
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Class Action
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Biography
About Walter T. Johnson
Since joining Watkins & Eager in 1991, Walter's practice has included both federal and state court litigation in the areas of pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, medical malpractice, general product liability, and personal injury. Walter has served as lead trial counsel in numerous product liability and medical malpractice cases in both state and federal courts and has tried multiple cases to verdict. Walter chairs the Pharmaceutical and Medical Device and Alternative Dispute Resolution Practice Groups.
Walter is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, a Member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) and the Mississippi Bar Foundation. Walter has been recognized by his peers in Best Lawyers in America in the areas of Insurance Law, Medical Malpractice Law, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and in Mid-South Super Lawyers in the area of Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice. Walter served as Harvard Law School Trial Practice faculty in 2012 and served as faculty at the International Academy of Defense Counsel (IADC) Trial Academy at Stanford Law School in 2014.
Credentials
Education
Mississippi College
J.D. · 1990
Tougaloo College
BS · 1984
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
Mississippi, Mississ
ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
Lawyer of the Year — Arbitration, Jackson (MS)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Mediation, Jackson (MS)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Jackson (MS)
2020
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Jackson (MS)
2018
Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Jackson (MS)
2016
Lawyer of the Year — Insurance Law, Jackson (MS)
2013
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Insurance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mediation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Dispute Resolution
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mid-South Super Lawyers (Personal Injury Defense: Medical Malpractice)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fellow of the Mississippi Bar Foundation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The International Who's Who of Product Defense Lawyers
2026
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What areas of law does Walter T. Johnson practice?
Walter T. Johnson focuses on ADR, Appellate, Insurance, Medical Malpractice, and Personal Injury.
Where is Walter T. Johnson located?
Walter T. Johnson primarily serves clients in Jackson, Mississippi, with an office at 400 East Capitol Street.
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