Kevin G. Johnson
Kevin moved to Brockport as a young child, and has lived there ever since. He currently resides there with his wife Marne and his three sons, Kevin Jr., Grant and Reagan, and a daughter, Maggie. Kevin graduated from St. John Fisher College in 2002 with degrees in political science and history. After working for several years following college, Kevin then attended the University of Buffalo Law School, graduating in 2008. After graduation he was admitted to the New York State Bar in February 2009.
During law school, Kevin served as a legal intern for the Honorable Michael A. Telesca of the Western District of New York and the Legal Aid Society, Immigration Unit. He also participated in the Desmond Moot Court Competition.
Upon completion of the bar exam, Kevin worked as an Associate at the Rochester law firm of Thomas & Solomon LLP. At Thomas & Solomon, Mr. Johnson worked extensively on representing employees in wage and hour matters under the Fair Labor Standards Act and in various discrimination suits under Title VII, the ADA and the ADEA.
Presently, Mr. Johnson is engaged in general practice at Klafehn, Heise & Johnson.
Mr. Johnson was recently named to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list.
Areas of Practice
- Estate Representation
- Elder Law
- Real Estate
- Wills
- Trusts
- Corporate Law
Bar Admissions
- New York
Education
- University at Buffalo Law School, Buffalo, New York
- J.D. - 2008
- St. John Fisher College
- B.A., in History and Political Science - 2002
Honors and Awards
- Named to Super Lawyers Rising Stars List
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Sweden Town Supervisor, 2018-Present
- Brockport Volunteer Fire Department, Support Member and Past Captain and Lieutenant, 1999 - Present
- F.F. Capen Hose Co. #4., Member and Past Vice President, 2000 - Present
- Brockport Fire Department Exempts Club, Member, 2006 - Present
- Christ Community Church, Member and Small Group Leader, 1991 - Present
- Sweden Town Justice, 2013 - 2017
- Greater Brockport Chamber of Commerce, Member, 2011 - Present
- Lakeside Health System Foundation Board of Directors, Director, 2011 - 2013
- Brockport Lions Club, Member, 2012 - Present
- Town of Sweden Republican Committee, Member, 2000 - 2013, 2017 - Present
- Sweden Town Council, Town Councilperson, Liaison to Sweden Senior Center and Sweden Community Foundation, 2012 - 2013
- Seymour Library Board of Trustees, Trustee, 2010 - 2011
- Town of Sweden Board of Assessment Review, Member, 2010 - 2011
- Brockport Emergency Ecumenical Food Shelf, Volunteer, 2010 - 2011
- Brockport Merchants Association, Member, 2015 - Present
- The Justinian Order of St. John Fisher College, Member, 2009 - Present
- New York State Bar Association, Member and Elder Law and Special Needs Section Member, 2008 - Present
- Monroe County Bar Association, Member and Real Estate and Trust & Estates Sections Member, 2008 - Present
- University at Buffalo School of Law Alumni Association, Member, 2017 - Present
Past Employment Positions
- Honorable Michael A. Telesca of the Western District of New York, Legal Intern
- Legal Aid Society, Immigration Unit, Legal Intern
- Thomas & Solomon LLP, Associate, 2009 - 2010
Ancillary Businesses
- Licensed New York State Real Estate Broker
- Licensed New York Title Insurance Agent
- Commissioned New York State Notary Public
