Welcome Esteemed Civil Litigation Defense Attorneys Jerri Johnson & Bradley Childers

June 3, 2024

Murchison & Cumming, LLP, a prominent Los Angeles-based law firm, is delighted to announce the addition of two distinguished civil litigation defense trial attorneys, Jerri Johnson and Bradley Childers. This strategic move fortifies the firm’s capabilities and underlines its commitment to excellence in litigation services across California.

Jerri L. Johnson is celebrated as one of Southern California’s most respected defense trial lawyers. Her extensive experience is complemented by memberships in elite legal circles, including the Los Angeles Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), Defense Research Institute (DRI), and the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM), among others. Johnson’s impressive career began at Morgan, Wenzel & McNicholas and continued to flourish at another prestigious Los Angeles defense firm. Her clientele spans transportation sectors, various businesses, and major casualty insurance companies. Johnson is a graduate of Pepperdine Law School.

Bradley P. Childers brings a wealth of expertise in transportation, premises liability, and general tort matters in both state and federal courts. His professional affiliations include the Los Angeles County Bar Association and its Litigation Committee. Childers, also a graduate of Pepperdine Law School, is recognized for his diligent advocacy and strategic legal insights.

Both Johnson and Childers will operate out of Murchison & Cumming’s downtown Los Angeles headquarters, managing cases throughout the state. Dan L. Longo, Managing Partner at Murchison & Cumming, expressed enthusiasm about their arrival: "The addition of Jerri and Bradley, two outstanding trial lawyers, significantly enhances our firm’s profile in a highly competitive market. Their expertise will greatly contribute to our firm's success and client satisfaction."

Celebrating its 94th year, Murchison & Cumming maintains a robust presence with five offices across California and Nevada, serving a diverse client base that includes Fortune 500 companies, international entities, small businesses, high net-worth individuals, and insureds of major global casualty insurers.