Michael Fleet Johnson, Personal Injury Attorney in Pikeville, Kentucky
Over 45 years of legal practice · focused on Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Workers Comp · 4.5/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
MemberatClark & Johnson
Pikeville, KY
Practicing personal injury in Pikeville since 1981.
- 45+
- Years practicing
- 4.5 ★
- 2 client reviews
- 1
- Bar admission
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Michael Fleet Johnson is a member based in Pikeville, KY. The practice focuses on Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Workers Comp. Michael has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Clark & Johnson. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
- Based in
- Pikeville, KY
- Experience
- over 45 years
- Known for
- Personal Injury · Product Liability · Workers Comp
- Handles Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Workers Comp matters from Pikeville, KY.
- Over 45 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Michael Fleet Johnson: Michael Fleet Johnson is a member based in Pikeville, KY. The practice focuses on Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Workers Comp. Michael has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Clark & Johnson. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Michael takes on
Michael concentrates on personal injury, product liability, and workers comp. Each area below outlines the kind of case Michael handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Workers Comp
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Personal Injury cases in Pikeville, Kentucky
Michael takes personal injury matters in Pikeville, Kentucky. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Pikeville, Kentucky
Michael takes product liability matters in Pikeville, Kentucky. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Workers Comp cases in Pikeville, Kentucky
Michael takes workers comp matters in Pikeville, Kentucky. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Michael agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Michael Fleet Johnson — personal injury lawyer in Pikeville
Michael Fleet Johnson is a member based in Pikeville, KY. The practice focuses on Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Workers Comp. Michael has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Clark & Johnson. Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 2 client reviews.
Michael Fleet Johnson is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, products liability. Michael received a B.S. degree from Pikeville College in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years. Michael practices at Clark & Johnson in Pikeville, KY.
Working with Michael on a personal injury matter
Michael Fleet Johnson is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, products liability. Michael received a B.S. degree from Pikeville College in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years. Michael practices at Clark & Johnson in Pikeville, KY.
The kind of cases Michael takes
Michael reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury, product liability, and workers comp matters in Pikeville and the surrounding Kentucky area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University
J.D. · 1981
Pikeville College
B.S. · 1978
Jurisdictions
Michael's state bar admissions
Kentucky
1981 · ACTIVE
Michael studied at J.D. in Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University and B.S. in Pikeville College.
Law school and academic background
Michael completed J.D. in Salmon P. Chase College of Law, Northern Kentucky University and B.S. in Pikeville College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Michael runs in Kentucky is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Michael has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Affiliations
Michael's professional memberships and bar associations
Pike County, Kentucky and American Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Kentucky Association of Trial Lawyers
membership
Locations
Michael Fleet Johnson's office in Pikeville
Michael's primary office is at Stump Bldg., Second St., Pikeville, KY, 41502-1529. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Michael Fleet Johnson — 4.5/5 rating from 2 verified client reviews
Every review below is from a verified client of Michael. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing personal injury attorneys in Pikeville.
4.5
2 client reviews
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How to hire Michael Fleet Johnson — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Michael usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Michael charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael'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; Michael will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in Pikeville, Kentucky
A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury 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 Michael
Michael discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every personal injury 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. Michael confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Michael's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Michael Fleet Johnson
How much does it cost to hire Michael for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Michael walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Michael offer a free consultation?
Michael charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Michael's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Michael's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in Kentucky typically take?
Simple personal injury 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. Michael gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Michael take my case if I'm outside Pikeville?
Michael is licensed in Kentucky. Matters governed by Kentucky law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Michael 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 Michael?
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. Michael will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Michael accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Michael's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Personal Injury attorneys serving Pikeville, Louisville and Lexington in Kentucky
Michael handles personal injury matters throughout Kentucky. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified personal injury attorneys in that community.
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