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Ven Johnson Law is dedicated to delivering justice for victims across Michigan. Our seasoned attorneys specialize in representing those affected by vehicle crashes, medical malpractice, civil rights violations, and personal injury. We pride ourselves in the relentless pursuit of the compensation our clients deserve. That’s why clients count on Ven Johnson Law as one of Detroit’s most trusted firms.
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Calling on decades of experience, the VJL team knows how to take on even the most complex vehicle crash cases, navigating Michigan’s legal system to hold negligent parties accountable. And as leading personal injury attorneys, we also champion the rights of victims in medical malpractice, industrial negligence, and sexual assault cases, ensuring their voices are heard and justice is served.
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At Ven Johnson Law, we don’t just take on cases—we fight for causes. If you’re seeking experienced legal representation in Michigan, our team is ready to stand by your side.

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National and local coverage highlights from some of Ven Johnson Law’s most recent cases
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Edenville dam disaster lawsuit moves to second phase

January 29, 2026
The next phase in the Edenville Dam disaster trial has begun.

Bench trial over dam failures ends; briefs due Feb. 26

January 29, 2026
More than five and a half years after the Edenville dam collapsed, an 11-day civil trial closed Tuesday in the Michigan Court of Claims.

Prosecutors have twice charged law enforcement officers for inaction during school shootings. Juries aren’t buying it.

January 24, 2026
Since the mass shooting at Columbine High School in 1999, the law enforcement protocol for responding to active shootings is to stop the attacker as quickly as possible.

Delay, Deny, Defend

January 21, 2026
The gruesome deaths of two unarmed young men fleeing police on foot in the Grand Rapids area in April 2024 - one was pinned against a wall by a police...

Michigan DNR snowmobile crash lawsuit headed to trial

January 20, 2026
After several appeals, a lawsuit between a U.P. man and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources involving a deadly snowmobile crash is heading to trial. This has been seven years...

Opinion: Minneapolis ICE shooting shows need for officer-created danger laws

January 14, 2026
After the Jan. 7 fatal ICE shooting of Renée Nicole Good in Minneapolis, some officials have urged the public to wait for facts.

Michigan woman maced repeatedly while restrained wins $295K settlement against Hillsdale County

January 13, 2026
A lawsuit alleging cruel and unusual punishment filed against Hillsdale County and a former sheriff’s sergeant, later charged criminally for abuse, has ended.

Edenville Dam flood trial opens with focus on state engineer

January 12, 2026
As a civil trial began in a lawsuit brought against the state of Michigan by Edenville Dam flood victims, it was immediately evident that Trumble, a dam safety engineer at the...

Who will be held liable? Trial begins over Edenville Dam collapse

January 12, 2026
Opening statements were heard today in the trial between 2,000 mid-Michigan property owners and the state.

State’s role in dam failure under scrutiny

January 12, 2026
Five years after the Edenville and Sanford dam failures, opening arguments began Monday in a Michigan Court of Claims civil bench trial, expected to last up to three weeks.

Civil attorney challenges federal stance, calls for justice in Minnesota shooting case

January 9, 2026
The FBI is investigating a deadly shooting involving a federal agent in Minnesota, as new video footage from the officer's perspective has been released.

‘Not in danger’ Fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting was excessive force, says Ven Johnson

January 8, 2026
Attorney Ven Johnson weighed in on the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis. 

State faces trial over 2020 Edenville dam failure

January 2, 2026
Thousands of flood victims across Midland, Gladwin and Saginaw counties will have their day in court as the class action and mass-tort lawsuit against the state of Michigan begins in...

Jury delivers mixed $3.7M verdict in lawsuit of cyclist hit by speeding Flint cop

December 11, 2025
A Genesee County jury has delivered a $3.7-million verdict against the city of Flint in a trial brought by the guardian of a bicyclist who was hit by a speeding Flint...

Product Liability – Senior citizen sustains severe burns, dies after apartment fire

December 10, 2025
The 84-year-old decedent resided in a senior community. A fire started in her apartment because of a defective product. She activated her emergency alert pendant, but it took about 10 minutes for help to arrive.

Governmental immunity doesn’t protect shooting victims

November 21, 2025
In Michigan, when a school, police department or any public agency acts with gross negligence and people die, the legal system often closes ranks around the government. 

Former Michigan police chief says speeding cop who hit bicyclist in Flint violated state law

November 20, 2025
A Flint police officer who hit a bicyclist while speeding and operating without his siren activated violated state law and departmental policy, a retired Michigan police chief told a Genesee...

Cyclist BAC was nearly three times limit when hit by Flint police cruiser

November 18, 2025
Johnson said the officer was breaking state law and Flint police policy while responding to a call about an active shooter and accused the city of attempting to “white-wash and...

DBusiness Top Lawyers: Ven Johnson

November 15, 2025
Many votes were cast honoring excellence in the legal field.

5 years later: Edenville still seeks accountability in devastating dam failure

November 13, 2025
Legal battle over dam failure set for 2026 resolution.
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