Pamela Beason Johnson

In May 2014, Judge Johnson was one of eight attorneys appointed to the newly established Tennessee Court of Workers' Compensation Claims. Judge Johnson began her appointment in June 2014. Judge Johnson currently hears cases pending before the Court of Workers' Compensation Claims in Knoxville.

Judge Johnson's previous private practice included an active civil trial and appellate practice as well as an administrative practice before the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

Judge Johnson is licensed to practice law in Tennessee. She is a member of the National Association of Workers' Compensation Judiciary, Tennessee Bar Association, Knoxville Bar Association, and East Tennessee Lawyers' Association for Women.

Experience

• Workers' Compensation Judge at Tennessee Court of Workers' Compensation Claims
  • June 2014 - Present
• Attorney at Leitner, Williams, Dooley & Napolitan
  • May 2000 - May 2014
  • Of Counsel Attorney. Practice focused on Workers' Compensation Defense, Premises Liability Defense, MVA Insurance Defense, General Insurance Defense and Civil Litigation Defense.

Skills & Expertise

Civil Litigation, Trial Practice, Appellate Practice, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury, Liability

Education

• The University of Memphis—Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
  • JD, Law, 1997 - 2000
• University of Tennessee-Knoxville
  • BA, Sociology, 1993 – 1997