JOHNSON JACKSON FOUNDING SHAREHOLDER, KEVIN JOHNSON, NAMED “LAWYER OF THE YEAR” IN THE 2026 EDITION OF BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA©

August 21, 2025 Posted in Firm News Share

TAMPA, FL – Labor and employment law firm Johnson Jackson PLLC today announced Founding Shareholder Kevin Johnson has been voted 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” in the category of Labor and Employment in Tampa as a part of the 32^nd Edition of Best Lawyers In America^©. This marks the third time Johnson has received the “Lawyer of the Year” honor, previously receiving it in the category of Employment Law – Management in both the 2022 and 2024 Editions of the publication.

“Being named ‘Lawyer of the Year’ by Best Lawyers is a testament to the extraordinary attorney, leader, and colleague that Kevin is,” says Founding Shareholder Erin Jackson. “He has a rare ability to listen deeply, understand what truly matters to clients, and guide them with clarity and confidence. We’re incredibly proud to celebrate this honor with him.”

“Kevin is not only a top-tier attorney; he’s a driver of the firm’s vision and values,” adds Partner Ashley Gallagher. “He continues to set the standard, not just in results, but in how we practice with integrity and purpose.”

“It’s a well-deserved recognition of Kevin’s consistent excellence and the positive impact he has on everyone around him,” says Partner Christopher Bentley. “His commitment to excellence, client-focused approach, and dedication to developing our attorneys elevates the entire team.”

Johnson Jackson has a total of six attorneys included in the 38^th Edition of Best Lawyers In America^©. Among other honors, Johnson, Jackson, and Bentley were each named as 2026 Best Lawyers In America^© in the categories of Employment Law – Management and Litigation – Management. Gallagher and Senior Associate Attorneys, Meaghan Maus and Eliza Murnane, each appear on the 2026 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America list.

“These designations, along with Kevin’s honor, serve as both a celebration of what we’ve accomplished in our first decade as a firm and an inspiration to continue raising the bar for the next ten years and beyond,” says Bentley.

Lawyers selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America© and Ones to Watch in America are chosen by peer review surveys in which tens of thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers. Once a lawyer is included on the lists, they must receive enough votes in subsequent years to remain in each edition. Best Lawyers in America© was first

published in 1983 and has since earned the respect of the legal industry, the media, and the public as the standard for unbiased excellence within the profession.

ABOUT JOHNSON JACKSON PLLC

Johnson Jackson PLLC is a labor and employment law firm based in Tampa, Florida. The firm serves clients throughout the state of Florida and across the country, providing trusted advice and strategic defense on a wide range of matters including labor and employment litigation; developing and revising policies; auditing employment practices; and advising on how to conduct internal investigations. Clients range from large restaurant chains to independent restaurants; multi-state retail chains to construction contractors and suppliers; large hospital systems to privately-held physicians’ offices; and statewide agencies to local

governments. Additional information can be found online at www.johnsonjackson.com, as well as on LinkedIn and Facebook.