Ross W. Johnson

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Overview

Ross Johnson is an experienced litigator and strategic counselor who has for more than 20 years worked closely with clients in the agribusiness, insurance, finance and other industries to develop and execute plans for avoiding, resolving or taking disputes to trial to further client’s business and legal goals. He has managed hundreds of cases in more than 30 states around the country, including cases involving product liability, toxic tort, personal injury and class action issues, and he has achieved excellent results, including significant trial victories, for clients as both plaintiff and defendant in the commercial context.

Personal Interests

Ross is an outdoorsman who enjoys boating and playing sports, particularly golf. A passionate football fan, he cheers for the Iowa Hawkeyes and Green Bay Packers.

Services & Industries

Energy & Natural Resources Food & Agribusiness Litigation & Dispute Resolution Product Liability

Credentials

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Arizona

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona
U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois
U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Iowa
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Iowa
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan

Education

University of Iowa College of Law
J.D. with high distinction, Order of the Coif, Law Review (1997)

Arizona State University
B.A. Dean's List, Phi Beta Kappa, summa cum laude (1993)

Experience

See all of Ross's Experience

Insights & Events

Events

Past Events

Speaking Engagement Recap November 30, 2017

ARA Conference & Exposition - Phoenix

1 min read

Other Perspectives

The New Frontier: Exploring the Evolving Landscape of Agricultural Inputs in the 21st Century
Moderator, 2016 Food & Agriculture National Conference, Faegre Baker Daniels, Indianapolis, May 2016

Leadership & Community

Professional Associations

Agricultural Retailers Association
Arizona State Bar Association
CropLife America Law Committee
Phi Beta Kappa Society

Civic Activities

Hoyt Sherman Place — Board of Directors

Firm Leadership

Des Moines Office – Office Leader
Food & Agribusiness Industry Team — Steering Committee
Food & Agribusiness Industry Team — Fertilizer Industry Segment Leader

Honors

Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business — Litigation, General Commerciall, 2011-13
Great Plains Super Lawyers — Personal Injury Defense: Products, 2011-18
Des Moines Business Record — Forty Under 40