About Rod L.
Rod L. Johnson earned his J.D. in 1998 from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School, where he concentrated his studies on litigation. The legal training he received there set the stage for a career that blends courtroom work, court admissions across federal districts, and community involvement. He also holds a Dan grade from Kukkiwon, a credential that hints at a disciplined personal background outside the law.
He began securing federal court admissions in the late 2000s. He was admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan in 2008 and to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan in 2009. His name also appears on rosters for practice before the Federal Circuit. Those federal admissions reflect a practice that has included litigation in multiple federal forums.
Johnson’s professional activities extend beyond courtroom appearances. Since 2010 he has served on the Board of Directors of the Resolution Services Center of Central Michigan, a local organization that administers mediation and dispute resolution programs. From 2006 to 2011 he was treasurer of the School-Community Health Alliance of Michigan’s board, and he participated on the Michigan Foster Care Review Board #2 between 2009 and 2011. These roles indicate a steady involvement in community institutions and systems that intersect with the law.
He has engaged with online legal communities since 2008, holding membership in the Lawyer Network on LawGuru.com and serving as an expert lawyer for JustAnswer.com. Those activities point to a willingness to answer questions and provide guidance outside of traditional firm settings. Johnson is also a graduate of the Midwest Academy (2004) and a member of Wayne Lodge No. 112 (F&AM) since 2009, reflecting civic and fraternal ties.
Johnson operates from the Law Offices of RL Johnson. Over the years his practice has involved litigation that required federal admissions and local court work. The mix of board service, online advising, and court appearances describes a lawyer who moves between case work and community service.
Outside the office he maintains the discipline suggested by his Kukkiwon Dan grade, a detail that has followed him since 1997. As of 2026 he continues to hold the board position at the Resolution Services Center of Central Michigan and remains active in the federal courts where he is admitted. His current practice focuses on litigation and related court work in federal and state venues.
