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Benjamin M. Johnson

Benjamin M. Johnson

Partner

Modesto Office 209.576.0111 Vcard Email

Areas of Focus:

Ben primarily focuses his practice on business litigation, real estate litigation, and trust/estate litigation. He is adept at handling disputes comprehensively, including throughout prelitigation resolution efforts, throughout all stages of litigation from case inception through trial and post-trial proceedings, and through appeal if necessary. Having represented a broad spectrum of clients which range from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses, Ben consistently achieves excellent results in matters of varying size, exposure, and complexity.  During each of the past six years (2018-2023), Ben has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by California Super Lawyers® in area of business litigation, a distinction that recognizes top California lawyers in their practice area.

Ben was born in Stockton, California but moved to Modesto at a young age when his father started a small business which specialized in the manufacturing of food processing equipment. Prior to his legal career, Ben served the local agricultural industry by manufacturing equipment used for almond processing and industrial air filtration. Ben is a graduate of Fred C. Beyer High School in Modesto, where he serves as a coach for the school’s mock trial program. Ben is a graduate of the Leadership Modesto Class of 2023 and currently serves on the Board of Directors for Community Hospice.

Ben spends most of his free time playing golf and supporting his two young sons in their many activities.

Professional Admissions

  • State Bar of California
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of California
  • United States District Court, Northern District of California
  • Court of Appeal of the State of California, Fifth Appellate District

Presentations

  • “Taking a Claim Through the Litigation Process From Start to Finish,” Annual PARMA Conference, Anaheim, California, February 10, 2015
  • 2017 Employment Law Update," Stanislaus County Bar Association, Modesto, CA, April 21, 2017.
  • “Understanding the Bonding Statutes Applicable to Derivative Actions,” www.berliner.com, June 29, 2022.
  • “Litigating Civil Cases in California From Start to Finish: How to Authenticate Social Media, Email, and Text Evidence,” National Business Institute, January 23, 2023.

Activities / Memberships

  • Stanislaus County Bar Association
  • Wray Ladine American Inn of Court
  • Del Rio Country Club
  • Volunteer Attorney Coach – Fred C. Beyer High School Mock Trial Team
  • Leadership Modesto Class of 2023
  • Board of Directors, Community Hospice, Inc.

Education

  • University of California School of Law, Davis, CA, J.D., 2013
    • Dean's Merit Scholar
    • Moot Court Honors Board
    • Moot Court Competitions Team
    • Ranked Top-10 Overall Appellate Advocate in the Class of 2013
    • Pro Bono Certificate Recipient
  • California State University, Stanislaus, Bachelor of Arts, Social Sciences, 2009 (magna cum laude)
    • Dean's List (all semesters)