About Burton
Brian Johnson: Litigation and Mass Tort Specialist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Brian Johnson is a distinguished litigation and mass tort specialist based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. With over two decades of legal experience, Mr. Johnson specializes in complex civil litigation cases and has achieved remarkable success for his clients.
Practice Areas
- Litigation - Mass Tort
- Litigation - Environmental
- Litigation - Municipal
- Consumer Protection Law
- Environmental Law
- Litigation - Municipal
Educations and Credentials
- B.S., Environmental Science, Louisiana State University, 1995
- J.D., Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, 2000
- Bar Admissions: Louisiana, United States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Awards and Recognitions
- Louisiana Super Lawyer (Thomson Reuters), 2011-present
- The Best Lawyers in America – Environmental Litigation, 2025-present
- Lawyers of the Year: Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions, Baton Rouge (2026), Baton Rouge (2023)
- Louisiana Association of Justice Stalwart Award (September 2021)
- The Best Lawyers in America – Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions (Best Lawyers, 2021-present)
Firms
- Baron & Budd PC, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Affiliations
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- Louisiana Defense Lawyers Association
- National Law Journal (NLJ)
Languages
- English
Mr. Johnson's commitment to his clients' rights and success is underscored by his dedication to advocating for their best interests in a wide array of complex legal matters. His experience spans from environmental litigation to consumer protection cases, ensuring that he can provide tailored and effective solutions.
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Baton Rouge (2026)
- Lawyer of the Year: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Baton Rouge (2023)
- Recognized: Litigation - Environmental
- Recognized: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
- Practice Area: Consumer Protection Law
- Practice Area: Environmental Law
- Practice Area: Litigation - Municipal
- The Best Lawyers in America – Environmental Litigation (Best Lawyers, 2025-present)
- Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Lawyers (National Trial Lawyers, 2023-present)
- 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers (Lawdragon, 2023-Present)
- Lawyer of the Year — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs (Best Lawyers 2023, 2026)
- The Best Lawyers in America – Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs (Best Lawyers, 2021-present)
- Louisiana Association of Justice Stalwart Award (September 2021)
- Top 10 Environmental Lawyers (National Trial Lawyers, 2019-present)
- Top 10 National Asbestos/Mesothelioma Lawyers (National Trial Lawyers, 2019-present)
- Plaintiffs’ Lawyers Trailblazer Award (National Law Journal, 2018)
- Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award (Marquis Who’s Who, 2017)
- Louisiana Super Lawyer (Thomson Reuters, 2011-present)
- Wiedemann Wysocki National Finance Council Award (American Association for Justice, 2007 and 2010)