About the Author

Sherri L. Johnson  is the owner of Johnson Legal of Florida, P.L., where she concentrates her practice on property tax litigation, bankruptcy and probate law.  She is a frequent presenter at property tax conferences, and has served as a Special Magistrate for the value adjustment boards of several Florida counties.  Ms. Johnson is a past president of both the Sarasota County Bar Association and the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, and a Master Emeritus of the Judge John M. Scheb American Inn of Court.  Her recent honors and awards have included:

  • AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale Hubbell
  • Listed in Super Lawyers Magazine’s Top Attorneys in Florida in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022
  • Listed in SRQ Magazine’s “Elite Top Attorneys” in 2020 and 2021
  • Listed in Florida Trend magazine’s “Legal Elite” in 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013
  • Listed as “Rising Star” in Florida Super Lawyers magazine in 2009, 2011, 2012, and 2013
  • 2013 and 2021 Clients’ Choice Award – Avvo.com
  • Lynn Futch Most Productive Young Lawyer Award – The Florida Bar Young Lawyers Division (2008)
  • 2008 Woman Lawyer of the Year – Manatee County Chapter, Florida Association for Women Lawyers
  • Outstanding Attorney Achievement Award – Sarasota County Chapter, Florida Association for Women Lawyers (2005)
  • 2005 Young Lawyer of the Year – Gulf Coast Business Review
  • Rated 10.0/10 (Superb) by Avvo.com

Ms. Johnson graduated from the University of Florida College of Law with honors.