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Lonnie D. Johnson, Business Attorney in Bloomington, Indiana

focused on Business and Litigation

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Lonnie D. Johnson is an attorney based in Bloomington, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Currently practicing at Clendening, Johnson & Bohrer PC.

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Bloomington, INDIANA
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Business · Litigation
  • Handles Business and Litigation matters from Bloomington, INDIANA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).

About Lonnie D. Johnson: Lonnie D. Johnson is an attorney based in Bloomington, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Currently practicing at Clendening, Johnson & Bohrer PC.

Areas of practice

Lonnie's practice areas in Bloomington

Lonnie concentrates on business and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Lonnie handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Bloomington, Indiana

Lonnie takes business matters in Bloomington, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lonnie agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Bloomington, Indiana

Lonnie takes litigation matters in Bloomington, Indiana. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Lonnie agrees to represent you.

Biography

Lonnie D. Johnson, business attorney serving Bloomington

Lonnie D. Johnson is an attorney based in Bloomington, INDIANA. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Currently practicing at Clendening, Johnson & Bohrer PC. Lonnie works from Bloomington, Indiana and takes on business matters across the region.

Lonnie D. Johnson, a partner at Clendening Johnson & Bohrer, P.C., is a Fellow of the exclusive Litigation Counsel of America and has been designated by his peers as an Indiana Super Lawyer in the field of Civil Litigation. He was also designated an Indiana Super Lawyer, Corporate Counsel Edition, for Civil Litigation Defense and he was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2012. Lonnie is active in the Defense Research Institute, having held the Chair position for the Construction Committee, and the Defense Trial Counsel of Indiana, having served as President, a Board member, and Section leader. He is also a member of the Association of Defense Trial Attorneys.

Lonnie is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Indiana University who received a B.A. Honors Degree with Highest Distinction, and his J.D. with Honors from the Indiana University Maurer School of Law. He also obtained an Associate Degree in Mechanical Drafting with Dean's Honors from Indiana Vocational Technical College.

Lonnie concentrates his law practice in commercial litigation, construction law, environmental law, and insurance law. He has extensive experience with Federal and State court cases involving commercial disputes, intellectual property matters, construction claims, tort claims, environmental claims, insurance coverage and insurance bad faith claims. Lonnie has tried complex commercial and tort cases involving preeminent experts and extensive documentary evidence to verdict in both State and Federal courts. While handling complex litigation, Lonnie and his trial team have developed proficiency in electronic discovery and the imaging and managing of thousands of pages of documentary evidence in complex cases and class actions.

Working with Lonnie on a business matter

Lonnie D. Johnson, a partner at Clendening Johnson & Bohrer, P.C., is a Fellow of the exclusive Litigation Counsel of America and has been designated by his peers as an Indiana Super Lawyer in the field of Civil Litigation. He was also designated an Indiana Super Lawyer, Corporate Counsel Edition, for Civil Litigation Defense and he was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in…

Clients Lonnie works with

Lonnie reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and litigation matters in Bloomington and the surrounding Indiana area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Lonnie studied and practices

  • Indiana University Maurer School of Law

    J.D. · 1992

Jurisdictions

Lonnie's state bar admissions

  • Indiana, Indiana Sta

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Lonnie studied at J.D. in Indiana University Maurer School of Law.

Law school and academic background

Lonnie completed J.D. in Indiana University Maurer School of Law. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Lonnie runs in Indiana is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Lonnie's legal honors and published work

Lonnie has received 10 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2013

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Indiana Super Lawyers, Civil Litigation Defense, since 2009

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Indiana Super Lawyers, Corporate Counsel Edition, since 2009

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Jump Memorial Scholarship (full academic law school scholarship)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Maxwell Scholar

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America (2026). Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation, 2013 (2026).

Locations

Lonnie D. Johnson's office in Bloomington

Lonnie's primary office is at 409 West Patterson Drive, Suite 205, Bloomington, Indiana, 47403. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Clendening, Johnson & Bohrer PC

409 West Patterson Drive, Suite 205

Bloomington, Indiana 47403

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Hiring guide

How to hire Lonnie D. Johnson — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Lonnie usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Lonnie charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lonnie's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Lonnie will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Bloomington, Indiana

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Lonnie

Lonnie discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Lonnie confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Lonnie's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Lonnie D. Johnson

  • How much does it cost to hire Lonnie for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Lonnie walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Lonnie offer a free consultation?

    Lonnie charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lonnie's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Lonnie's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Indiana typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Lonnie gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Lonnie take my case if I'm outside Bloomington?

    Lonnie is licensed in Indiana. Matters governed by Indiana law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Lonnie will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Lonnie?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Lonnie will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Lonnie accepting new business clients right now?

    Lonnie's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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