Mark A. Johnson

Skilled and Strategic Guidance Through a Complex ERISA Dispute

Our company retained Mark Johnson after we were hit with a complex ERISA lawsuit from a former executive. From our initial consultation, it was clear Mark possessed a deep, practical understanding of the intricate regulations governing employee benefits. His background in both ERISA and labor and employment litigation was invaluable, allowing him to anticipate the plaintiff's strategy and build a robust defense that addressed both the benefits and employment law angles. His recognition by Best Lawyers in these specific fields is well-deserved. Mark is a sharp, strategic thinker who explained our options with clarity, never resorting to unnecessary legalese. He guided us through discovery efficiently and negotiated a settlement that protected our plan and our company far better than we had hoped. The only minor critique would be that during particularly busy periods, response times to non-urgent emails could occasionally stretch to a day or two, but this never impacted critical deadlines. Overall, Mark A. Johnson of Ogletree Deakins provided exceptional, cost-effective representation. We have full confidence in his counsel and would not hesitate to engage him again for any employment-related legal matter.