Jeffery A. Johnson - Partner
Jeff joined May Oberfell Lorber upon graduating from law school in 1980, and has since helped set a standard for ethical, conscientious client service. Concentrating his practice areas on commercial litigation, bankruptcy, corporate counseling, commercial transactions and loan workouts.
Practice Areas
- Banking & Finance
- Corporate & Business
- Commercial Litigation
- Mediation & Arbitration
Professional Achievements
- Received a $9 million verdict against Kmart on behalf of a former employee
- Defended Key Bank in a multi-million-dollar lawsuit through a state court trial and appeals to the Indiana Court of Appeals and Indiana Supreme Court
- Represented the seller of an international pet food company in a $30 million sale
- Successfully defended Key Bank in a lawsuit seeking $95 million through federal district court and appeal to the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals
- Represented seller of parts distribution business in a $40 million transaction
Professional Affiliations
- St. Joseph County Bar Association
- Indiana State Bar Association
Civic Involvement
- Former Chairman, Advisory Board of LEGUS
- Former President, Michiana YMCA
- Former Member, Board of Trustees, Michiana YMCA
- Member, Elder Sunnyside Presbyterian Church
- Former Board Member, Penn High School Boosters Club
- Former President, Penn Harris Madison Education Foundation
- Founding Member, Board of Corporations for Education
Admissions
- State of Indiana
- State of Michigan
- United States District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana
- United States District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Michigan
- United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
Education
- B.A. in Public Affairs with distinction from Indiana University South Bend, 1977
- J.D. from Notre Dame Law School, 1980
Personal Snapshot
- Married 45 years
- Father of two
- Four Grandchildren
- Certified scuba diver
- Favorite beach: Seven Mile Beach, Grand Cayman