The Attorneys
Henderson Johnson, Jr. (Retired) | Barry H. Johnson (1954-1995)
James E. Whittle, Jr. | Paige Weeks Johnson | Todd J. Johnson | Brett H. Lancer
HENDERSON JOHNSON, JR. (Retired)
Henderson Johnson, Jr. was born in Aiken on September 24, 1928 and admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1963. He retired in January of 2009 after founding the firm in 1980.
Education:
Newberry College (B.S., 1952); University of South Carolina (LL.B., 1963). (U.S.M.C., active duty, 1946 - 1948) Phi Alpha Delta. Member, Society of Wig and Robe. Named one of the best lawyers in America by The Best Lawyers in America, Naifeh and Smith, Woodward/White, 1991-1992.
Member:
Aiken County Bar Association (President, 1984), S.C.; South Carolina Association for Justice.
After long involvement with Aiken County Youth Sports, Mr. Johnson was named a member of the Aiken County Sports Hall of Fame in 1989. He was named Citizen of the Year in 1969, and Man of the Year in 1998. He is an active member of Aiken First Baptist Church. Currently, Mr. Johnson is retired but remains actively involved in advising members of the firm. He is married to Doris Cunningham Johnson and they have four children, Barry, Vicki, Brad and Todd.
BARRY H. JOHNSON (1954-1995)
Barry H. Johnson was a founding partner in the law firm, and concentrated his practice in the areas of personal injury, workers' compensation and general civil litigation. Barry married Susan (Willing) Johnson, and they have two sons.
JAMES E. WHITTLE, JR.
James E. Whittle, Jr. was born on June 22, 1954, and reared in Gloverville, South Carolina. He was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1979; U.S. District Court in 1980; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit, in 1989; and U.S. Supreme Court in 1991.
Education:
University of South Carolina (B.A., 1976; J.D., 1979). Assistant Solicitor, Second Judicial Circuit, 1979 - 1980; Aiken County Public Defender, 1980 - 1982.
Member:
Aiken First Baptist Church; Aiken County, South Carolina (Criminal Law Section), and American Bar Associations; Client's Security Fund; South Carolina Appellate Defense Commission; American Association for Justice; South Carolina Association for Justice; National and South Carolina Associations of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Practice Areas:
Criminal Defense Law in Aiken, Bamberg, Barnwell, Edgefield, McCormick and Saluda counties in Municipal, Magistrate, General Session and Federal Courts.
James is recognized across the state for his passion and zeal as a Criminal Defense Attorney. He is married to Amanda F. (McGee) Whittle and they have two sons and one daughter.
PAIGE WEEKS JOHNSON
Paige Weeks Johnson was born in Munich, Germany, on April 23, 1964 and reared in Aiken. She was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1989.
Education:
Clemson University (B.S., 1986); University of South Carolina (J.D., 1989).
Member:
Aiken First Baptist Church; Aiken County Bar Association; South Carolina Association for Justice; Aiken County Board of Disabilities (past); Past Board Member of Tri-Development Center; Board member of Hitchcock Healthcare; Named one of the Best Lawyers in America by the Best Lawyers of America, Naifeh and Smith, Woodward/White 2009.
Practice Areas:
Family, Probate, and Real Estate Law: Guardianships, Conservatorships, Powers of Attorney, Health Care Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Wills, Name Changes.
Paige serves as a court-appointed attorney in mental health hearings, and serves as a speaker at meetings and events regarding her areas of expertise. Paige is married to Todd Johnson and they have one daughter.
TODD J. JOHNSON
Todd J. Johnson was born in Columbia on December 5, 1962 and reared In Aiken and admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1992.
Education:
University of South Carolina (B.A., 1987; J.D., 1991).
Member:
Aiken First Baptist Church; Aiken County, South Carolina, and American Bar Associations; South Carolina Association for Justice; American Association for Justice; past Board Member of Junior Achievement of the CSRA. Admitted to Practice: State and Federal Courts; U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit; Member of the Injured Workers Advocates (past); Board Member at Hitchcock Healthcare(past). Named one of the Best Lawyers in America by the Best Lawyers of America, Naifeh and Smith, Woodward/White 2009.
Practice Areas:
Personal Injury Law (including truck, train and automobile accidents), Wrongful Death, Workers' Compensation Law, Social Security Law and General Civil Litigation.
Todd's practice involves representing persons with serious personal injuries and wrongful death. He also represents individuals who have been injured on the job and individuals that have Social Security Disability claims. Todd is married to Paige (Weeks) Johnson and they have one daughter.
BRETT H. LANCER
Brett H. Lancer was born in Charleston, SC, on October 10, 1982, and was admitted to the S.C. Bar in 2008.
Education:
The Citadel (B.A. 2005) and the Charleston School of Law (J.D. 2008) during which time he received the Pro Bono Award for excellence in community service.
Member:
South Carolina Bar, American Bar, Association and Aiken County Bar Association.
Practice Areas:
Brett’s practice involves representing individuals who have been injured on the job, criminal defense, and personal injury.