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Since 2011, my team and I have been helping people from across the state stand up and fight for their rights. From delivering the justice our clients deserve, to landing meaningful settlements that help them get back on their feet, our team is ready to rumble when it matters most. So call Ven Johnson Law today, and let us fight for you.

Fighting for You – Detroit’s Premier Personal Injury, Vehicle Crash, & Medical Malpractice Attorneys

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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WHAT WE DO

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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MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

WORKPLACE INCIDENT

POLICE & WRONGFUL CONVICTION

MASS TORT 
 & CLASS ACTION

Sexual
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Our Record Speaks For Itself

Proven Success: Millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements.

Client-Centered Approach: Personalized legal strategies that prioritize your needs..

Comprehensive Services: Expertise that covers a broad spectrum, from vehicle crashes and medical malpractice to police misconduct and civil rights

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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Lawyer representing Lyoya family says trial has been ‘devastating’ for them

April 29, 2025
Ven Johnson sat with the family of Patrick Lyoya on the first day of the trial. He said reliving the day Lyoya died has been "devastating" for his family.

Judge maintains Macomb veteran’s claim of sexual pursuit against VA psychiatrist

April 29, 2025
A federal judge has determined a military veteran’s lawsuit can proceed against both the U.S. government and a federal psychiatrist on the accusations the she engaged in an improper romantic...

Ex-officer’s murder trial in death of Patrick Lyoya begins

April 29, 2025
The trial for the former Grand Rapids police officer charged with second-degree murder in the 2022 death of Patrick Lyoya begins Monday.

Murder trial begins for ex-officer charged in 2022 killing of Patrick Lyoya

April 29, 2025
 More than three years after the fatal police shooting of a Black man in western Michigan, former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr sat in court April 28 as his long-delayed trial...

Johnson Gives Back Through NIL College Tennis Deals

April 28, 2025
Ven Johnson wasn’t thinking of his future career when he first picked up a tennis racket as a young boy in Michigan. The influence of the sport, however, laid the...

Patrick Lyoya’s family speaks less than two weeks before trial of Christopher Schurr begins

April 17, 2025
The Lyoya family is demanding justice as former Grand Rapids police officer Christopher Schurr's trial for Patrick Lyoya's death nears.

Patrick Lyoya’s family wants answers in deadly Grand Rapids police shooting

April 17, 2025
The family of Patrick Lyoya, a 26-year-old refugee from the Congo, is seeking justice as a trial approaches for former Grand Rapids Police Officer Christopher Schurr, who is charged with...

US Supreme Court considers taking up civil case against former GRPD officer

April 17, 2025
Behind closed doors Thursday, U.S. Supreme Court justices are scheduled to discuss the case of a former Grand Rapids police officer who shot a Black Congolese immigrant in the city more than...

Spotlight on Ven Johnson Law

April 14, 2025
Throughout his career, Ven Johnson has constantly fought for the underdog.

Ex-Michigan State Police sergeant facing murder charges seeks stay in related civil case

April 1, 2025
Former Michigan State Police Sgt. Brian Keely is requesting a stay in a civil case stemming from the death of Samuel Sterling in 2024. 

Family attorney speaks after nearly 3 years since death of Patrick Lyoya

April 1, 2025
FOX 17 spoke with the civil attorney representing the Lyoya family on Tuesday.

Lyoya’s family seeks justice nearly 3 years after his death

April 1, 2025
Patrick Lyoya's family continues to seek justice, nearly three years after his death by police shooting.

Notable Litigators & Trial Attorneys

March 30, 2025
These attorneys are constantly honing their strategies to secure a win for their clients — whether it's in negotiating a settlement or presenting the case to judge and jury at...

The 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers

March 26, 2025
The Plaintiff Consumer 500 was selected by combining journalistic research, peer discussion and an ever-growing number of submissions.

Georgia’s largest jury verdicts award billions in damages

March 12, 2025
Georgia’s largest jury verdicts in recent years have ranged from $100 million, in the case of an elderly homeless man paralyzed from the neck down after being tased by an...

Database that tracks federal police misconduct offline

March 7, 2025
A database with information on nearly 150,000 federal officers is now gone.

Ven Johnson moving law firm to the Hudson’s site in downtown Detroit

February 28, 2025
Ven Johnson Law announced Friday that it plans to relocate its downtown headquarters late this year to the nearly completed Hudson's Detroit office block building.

N.J. pays $1.3 million to settle lawsuit over fatal State Police shooting

February 28, 2025
The family of a Cumberland County man who was shot and killed during a 2016 encounter with two New Jersey State Police troopers recently received $1.3 million under a settlement...

Law firm becomes second Hudson’s Detroit office tenant

February 28, 2025
Detroit-based Ven Johnson Law PLC announced Friday that it is leasing almost 22,000 square feet of the fifth floor in Dan Gilbert’s signature development at Woodward and East Grand River...

Daughter of Farmington man killed in crash by driver allegedly high on nitrous oxide sues sellers

January 30, 2025
The family of a Farmington Hills man killed in a crash on Interstate 96 by a man allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and nitrous oxide has filed a...
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