Attorney Stu Johnson

Stu Johnson

Retired

"My mother taught preschool children with disabilities and she told us stories about "her kids" every night over dinner. Going into disability law was like entering the family business in a way."

About Stu Johnson

Stuart S. Johnson is a retired attorney who devoted his legal career to representing disabled adults and children in their pursuit of Social Security benefits. Inspired early on by his mother’s work as a pre-primary special education teacher, Mr. Johnson developed a deep appreciation for the challenges faced by individuals with physical and emotional disabilities. That foundation shaped his lifelong commitment to disability advocacy.

After graduating from law school, Mr. Johnson concentrated his practice in disability law, representing clients throughout Michigan in Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income matters. He founded Disability Attorneys of Michigan and led the firm for many years, building a dedicated team of attorneys committed to serving disabled individuals across the state.

Mr. Johnson is now retired from active practice and from Disability Attorneys of Michigan, concluding a distinguished career marked by advocacy, leadership, and service to Michigan’s disabled community.

My mother was an inspiration to me, as a pre-primary special education teacher who loved her work. She would talk about “her kids” at the dinner table so often that my family felt like we knew her students. I often visited her classroom and truly admired her dedication to people in need.

Awards and Memberships

  • State Bar of Michigan, Member
  • Pro Bono Service Award - Senior Services, from the Macomb County Bar Association (2000)

Education

  • Detroit College of Law, J.D., 1991
  • Central Michigan University, 1986

Our Priority Is Getting You The Benefits You Deserve

People who are disabled and seeking disability benefits need a trusted and understanding attorney. At Disability Attorneys of Michigan, we take pride in using our legal knowledge and skill to give our clients the best chance of obtaining the benefits they need and deserve. We focus on claims involving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Our attorneys provide representation at all stages in the disability claims process.

Mr. Johnson, I really want to thank your team and yourself for such a great job in getting my social security so fast, and if anyone ever needs an attorney, I will be sure to give them your name. Thanks again.

- David