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Dan
Johnson
Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Attorney
Dan Johnson is a senior partner and founding attorney with the Berglund & Johnson Law Group. He specializes in handling cases involving serious personal injuries and wrongful death to individuals and families. Dan has devoted his practice to complex catastrophic injury cases, including brain injury, spinal cord injury, paralysis, burns, loss of limbs and wrongful death since co-founding the firm with David W. Berglund in 1982.
His practice has involved serious injury and wrongful death cases resulting from automobile accidents, truck accidents, defective products, construction accidents, train accidents, airplane crashes and other incidents resulting from the negligence or wrongful conduct of others. Dan's practice is based on diligent preparation, experienced representation and personal attention given to the individuals and families he serves.
Education
After receiving his Bachelor of Arts Degree from California State University, Northridge, Dan attended the University of LaVerne Law School. He was appointed Editor-in-Chief of the Law Review and received his Juris Doctorate in 1976. Dan has continued his education by attending many post law school courses including a number of classes at USC Medical School.
Family & Leadership
Dan and his wife, Beth, are actively involved in Calvary Church in Westlake and have three sons – one of whom you’ll find right here at Berglund & Johnson. Dan has served as president of the Christian Legal Society, Los Angeles for two terms and has sat on the boards of local churches and many nonprofit organizations, including World Impact, Western Center for Law & Religious Freedom, Fellowship Of Christian Athletes, Center for Conflict Resolution, Salvation Army, and TLC Ministry.
Professional Recognition
2025 AV Preeminent Attorney – Judicial Edition
The Highest Standard of Legal Excellence and Integrity
For more than 40 years, Mr. Daniel Johnson has represented the victims of personal injuries around California. His dedication to the rule of law has resulted in Mr. Johnson having received the 2025 AV Preeminent® Rating – Judicial Edition by Martindale-Hubbell.
Standard peer review ratings are based on the opinions of other attorneys, but the AV Preeminent - Judicial Edition is the highest rating level available - based solely on the actual independent opinions of members of the judiciary. This honor validates that the judges actually sitting on our courts of law recognize Mr. Johnson's exceptional legal knowledge, exceptional analytical skills, and impeccable professional conduct.
Dan Johnson's Areas of Practice
Wrongful Death
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Representation for families who have lost a loved one due to another party's negligence or wrongful conduct.
Catastrophic Injury
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Serious injuries involving permanent or life-changing consequences.
Motor Vehicle Accidents
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Representation involving serious automobile and truck accidents.
Defective Products
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Claims involving products that cause serious injury.
Construction Accidents
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Serious injuries arising from construction-site incidents.
Train Accidents
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Injuries sustained aboard a train or within a train station
Airplane Accidents
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Injuries received while aboard an airplane or on the grounds of an airport
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ'S
Dan Johnson specializes in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases, including catastrophic injuries involving brain and spinal injuries, paralysis, burns, loss of limbs, automobile and truck accidents, defective products, construction accidents, train accidents, and airplane crashes.
Catastrophic injuries generally involve serious, long-term or permanent consequences, such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, paralysis, severe burns, or loss of a limb. These cases can involve significant medical treatment, rehabilitation, lost income, and long-term changes to a person's life.
Berglund & Johnson has offices in Los Angeles and Orange County, specifically Woodland Hills and Irvine respectively. He actively represents clients in both the greater Los Angeles and Orange County areas.
Dan received his Juris Doctor from the University of La Verne Law School in 1976 and co-founded Berglund & Johnson with David W. Berglund in 1982.
His current biography identifies burns, spinal injuries resulting in paralysis, brain injuries, loss of limbs, and wrongful death among his areas of experience.
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