Ruth E. Johnson is the founder of The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson. She created the firm’s mission statement: to provide superior aggressive representation in a professional and ethical manner.

Ms. Johnson is an accomplished trial lawyer, and respected member in the South Florida legal community.

Representing personal injury victims in Miami is one of the most challenging, yet fulfilling disciplines in the practice of law. Ms. Johnson represents people who have been injured in:

Education

  • University of Florida College of Law, Gainesville, Florida - J.D. - 1999
  • University of Montpellier, Montpellier, France - 1998

    Summer program

  • University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada - B.A. - 1996

Professional Associations and Memberships

  • National Association of Consumer Advocates
  • Florida Association of Female Lawyers
  • Dade County Bar Assocaition
  • Pinecrest Business Association
  • South Miami / Kendall Bar Association

Past Employment Positions

Travelers Insurance Company; Staff Attorney

City of Miami, City attorney's Office; Assistant City Attorney

Broward County State Attorney's Office; Assistant State Attorney

Ms. Johnson is dedicated to giving clients the personal attention they deserve and does not believe in a “volume, factory type” of approach in which each client is run through a “mill”. Instead, The Law Office of Ruth E. Johnson is focused on a personal approach to case management, while aggressively pursuing benefits from the negligent parties.

Over the years, while practicing in the civil and criminal law, Ms. Johnson has earned a distinguished reputation as one of the most skilled trial attorneys in the South Florida legal community.

FAQ’s

How Much is My Case Worth?
This really depends on the nature and severity of the accident, and whether or not the injury is due to the negligence of another party or occurred during the course and scope of employment (workers' compensation). A plaintiff may be able to recover compensation for lost wages, medical expenses future medical expenses, lost profits, future profits...
What Should I Do if I Meet in an Auto Accident?
Immediately seek medical attention of your injuries. Obtain as much information from the other driver(s) as possible, including their name, address, phone number, insurance company, policy number, drivers license and license plate. Be sure to insist that a report is completed by a law enforcement officer and get a copy. You can also take pictures...
When Should I Contact a Personal Injury Attorney After an Accident or Injury?
This depends on how and where the injury occurred. Every State has its own statute of limitations which dictates how long the plaintiff has to file different types of law suits. In Florida, the statute of limitations for a negligence claim is typically four years, with the exception of medical malpractice which is two years from the date of injury...
Under the Workers' Compensation Laws in Florida, How Long Do I Have After an Accident to Report It to My Employer?
If you or someone you love has been injured on the job, first seek medical attention of those injuries. The next step should be to report those injuries to your employer. If you fail to report your injury to your employer within thirty (30) days, then your claim may be denied.
Who is Responsible if I Slip or Trip and Fall on Someone Else’s Property?
A property owner is not always responsible for something on which you slip or trip. This must be analyzed on a case by case basis depending on the cause of the dangerous surface and a careful evaluation of the owner’s knowledge of the hazard and failure to address. This is usually an in depth legal analysis of the “reasonable care of the property”...
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