Connor Johnson – Richmond Personal Injury Attorney
Connor Johnson is a lifelong resident of Richmond, Virginia, and a seasoned trial attorney who has devoted his career to representing people injured through no fault of their own. The Johnson Injury Firm has been part of the Richmond legal community since 1983, founded by Connor’s father, Ed Johnson, and operating from the same downtown location for more than four decades. That continuity matters because local knowledge, relationships, and reputation still matter in Virginia courts.
Connor practices daily in the courts throughout the Richmond metropolitan area and brings more than 28 years of hands-on courtroom experience to every case. His deep familiarity with local judges, juries, and courtroom procedures allows him to anticipate challenges, cut through delays, and position cases for meaningful results. Clients benefit not only from his legal skill but from his ability to navigate the nuances of Richmond’s courts with confidence and precision.
Leadership in the Legal Community
Connor has long been recognized as a leader within the Richmond legal community. He served two terms on the Board of Directors of the Richmond Bar Association (RBA), first from 2008-2012 and again from 2013-2022. During his tenure, he served on numerous committees, including the Administration of Justice Committee, CLE Committee, Judiciary Committee, and Finance Committee. He also served as both a board member and chair of the Litigation Section, helping to build it into one of the largest and most active sections of the RBA today.
During his second term on the Board, Connor was elected to the RBA’s Executive Committee. He went on to serve as President – becoming the first two-term President in the organization’s 140+ year history. While in that role, he led efforts advocating for a new, modern, and safer courthouse for the City of Richmond. Even after completing his term, Connor remains actively involved in the courthouse project, working alongside Richmond judges to ensure the facility serves everyone who depends on it: attorneys, court staff, judges, and most importantly, the public.
Commitment Beyond the Courtroom
Connor’s dedication to Richmond extends well beyond his legal practice. He served for more than a decade as both an assistant manager and a manager with Richmond Little League and was actively involved in fundraising to support youth sports. He has also coached and assisted with Western Wildcats football and continues to support local schools and organizations, including Benedictine High School and St. Christopher’s School.
One cause particularly close to Connor’s heart is the E. Hartridge Memorial Foundation, founded by his friend Charles Hartridge. The foundation provides school supplies to students in Richmond’s inner city each fall. It delivers Christmas gifts to children in need each holiday season, quiet but meaningful work that reflects Connor’s belief in giving back where it counts.
Notable Case Results
Connor’s approach is simple: prepare every case as if it will be tried and never pressure a client to accept less than what justice requires.
$1.8 Million Jury Verdict (Arlington Circuit Court)
Connor secured a $1.8 million verdict on behalf of a retired United States Marine Major injured when a tractor-trailer struck his vehicle on Interstate 95. Tried under COVID-19 protocols in 2021, the case went to trial after the insurance carrier refused to make a fair offer. After a two-day jury trial, the Arlington jury delivered a decisive verdict in favor of the client.
$1.2 Million Mediation Resolution – Complex Roadway Hazard Injury Case
On referral from another law firm, Connor Johnson and his father, Ed Johnson, took on a highly complex personal injury case involving an unusual but dangerous roadway condition in rural Prince Edward County, Virginia.
The case arose after a farmer hired a contractor to remove crops from a field adjacent to a public roadway. During the operation, the contractor deposited large amounts of dirt and debris onto the road surface. When rain followed shortly thereafter, the dirt turned into a highly slick mud hazard. A vehicle traveling on the roadway lost control upon encountering the mud slick, causing serious injuries to a passenger.
The responding Virginia State Trooper documented that the roadway was so dangerously slick that it was difficult to stand upright upon arrival – an important detail that later became a key liability anchor in the case.
The injured client sustained a fractured hip that required a total hip replacement. Medical testimony from her treating orthopedic surgeon established that, due to her age and nature of the injury, she would need at least one additional hip replacement later in life – significantly increasing the long-term damages exposure.
Connor conducted a detailed liability analysis, developed a multi-defendant strategy, and filed suit against both the farmer and the contractor responsible for removing the crop.
In preparation for mediation, Connor assembled a comprehensive case presentation that included accident reconstruction evidence, medical projections, expert testimony, and a straightforward narrative tying the hazardous roadway condition directly to the client’s injuries. After a hard-fought mediation, the case was resolved for $1.2 million.
$570,000 Settlement (Commercial Vehicle & Workers’ Compensation Coordination)
Connor represented a delivery driver who sustained severe internal injuries when his work vehicle was struck and rolled over. Through coordinated negotiations with the at-fault driver’s insurer, the uninsured motorist carrier, and the workers’ compensation carrier, the case resolved for $570,000 after successfully reducing the lien.
$508,000 Mediation Award -Work Zone Injury with Limited Coverage Dispute
Connor represented a road crew worker seriously injured while working in a protected construction zone in Arlington, Virginia. A reckless driver ignored traffic controls, blew through the safety barrier, and struck multiple crew members – causing significant injuries. Most of the injured workers’ claims were resolved early. However, two claims remained unresolved: Connor’s client and another co-worker. With only $1,00,016 left under the underinsured motorist (UIM) policy, the remaining funds had to be divided between the two injured workers (each asserting that their injuries justified a larger share of the limited coverage).
Throughout mediation, Connor carefully documented the severity and long-term impact of his client’s injuries while navigating competing claims for the same insurance funds. Connor simultaneously addressed the workers’ compensation lien.
Through strategic negotiation, Connor secured $508,000 for his client (nearly half of the remaining policy limits) along with a complete waiver of the workers’ compensation lien, preserving the actual value of the recovery.
Despite competing claims for limited underinsured motorist coverage, Connor negotiated a favorable allocation for his client and secured a workers’ compensation lien waiver, resulting in a $508,000 recovery.
A Trusted Advocate for Richmond Injury Victims
Clients who work with Connor Johnson benefit from more than decades of experience; they gain an advocate who understands and respects the process and knows when to push forward and when to negotiate from a position of strength. His reputation for preparation, fairness, and results has been built one case at a time, in the same courts he has served for nearly three decades.
If you or a loved one has been injured in Virginia, Connor Johnson brings local insight, proven leadership, and unwavering commitment to every case he handles.