Gary Johnson
About Gary Johnson
Gary Johnson is a lawyer based in Fort Wayne, IN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2017. Gary Johnson is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
Current Firm: Beckman Lawson LLP
Education: Indiana University Bloomington, JD, graduated 1991 and Indiana University Bloomington, BS - Business, graduated 1988
Location: Fort Wayne, IN
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