Ryan M. Johnson - Salem, OR
Attorney at Johnson & Taylor
Personal Injury Lawyers in Salem, OR
1193 Liberty St SE Salem, OR 97302
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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17
Years
Experience
Salem Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury 40%
- Probate, Estate Planning, Guardianships 40%
- Divorce and Family Law 20%
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Ryan M. Johnson is an owning partner at Johnson & Taylor law firm, in Salem, Oregon. He litigates civil cases in the areas of personal injury, probate, estate planning, guardianships, divorce, custody, and family law. He serves clients in Salem and the surrounding communities, including Albany, Dallas, Woodburn, McMinnville, Gresham, Hillsboro, and Portland. For personal injury and probate cases, he serves clients in the entire state of Oregon.
Ryan Johnson was licensed to practice law in 2009 and has extensive experience advocating for clients’ rights and best interests. Ryan has an exceptional reputation among the legal community. He is appointed by the Oregon Supreme court to serve as a pro tem judge and also serves as a court appointed arbitrator and mediator. Over the course of his career, Ryan Johnson has litigated and settled thousands of personal injury, family law, probate and estate planning cases. Ryan Johnson manages and mentors five other attorneys at Johnson & Taylor. For his exceptional legal work, he has received a “Superb” rating on Avvo and was chosen as a "Rising Star" in 2018-2019 by Super Lawyers. Most importantly Ryan Johnson and Johnson & Taylor law firm have more five-star Google reviews than any other law firm in Oregon in the combined areas of Personal Injury, Family Law, Probate and Estate Planning - a testament to his and Johnson & Taylors' hard work and dedication to their clients.
Prior to becoming a licensed attorney, Ryan earned a bachelor’s degree in business finance from Brigham Young University with two minor degrees in international business and the Spanish language. Mr. Johnson spent four years as an entrepreneur including conducting business in Damascus, Syria. Ryan is fluent in Spanish and speaks basic Arabic. Following his business ventures he went to law school for one year at the University of Connecticut and finished law school by graduating from the University of Oregon School of Law. During law school Ryan Johnson clerked for a federal judge and a privately owned insurance defense company - giving him valuable insight into the insurance industry allowing him to advocate effectively for his personal injury clients. He received numerous awards for his educational accomplishments during undergraduate and law school and participated on his law school’s international moot court team.
In addition to his practice, Ryan has authored articles that have appeared in the Connecticut Law Journal and the Marion County Bar Association. He has served on the Marion County Bar Association leadership team and currently serves on Marion County arbitration oversight committee. He has lectured on business and law practice topics for Chemeketa Community College and Willamette University College of Law. Mr. Johnson is a member of the Marion County Bar Association and the Oregon Trial Lawyers Association. He is active in the family law and litigation sections of the Oregon State Bar.
Outside of his profession, Ryan has an amazing wife and three wonderful children. Ryan enjoys playing and recording music, playing and watching sports and relaxing with his family.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Ryan M. Johnson
Included on the 2019 Oregon Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2018 Oregon Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
- University of Connecticut School of Law, Hartford, Connecticut
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Non Legal Education
- Sprague High School
- Brigham Young University
Past Positions
- Clerk for the Hon. Judge Owen Panner, Federal Judge in Medford, Oregon
- In-House Clerk for Safeco Insurance
Languages
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English (Primary)
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Spanish
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Arabic
Classes and Seminars
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“Starting a Law Practice,” Willamette University School of Law, 2012
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“Professional Liability for Business Owners,” Chemeketa Community College, 2012
- “Business Entity Tax Formation,” MERIT, 2011
Published Works
Articles
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“Flying Solo Without Flying Alone,” Marion County Bar Association publication, 2011
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“Liability of Parents for Children’s Torts,” University of Oregon Law School, 2009
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“Federal Rules of Evidence — Reporter’s Privilege,” Connecticut Law Journal, 2008
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Contact
1193 Liberty St SE
Salem, OR 97302
Phone: 503-433-2619
Fax: 503-990-7378
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 8:00AM – 5:00PM; Friday: 8:00AM – 12:00PM
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