About
Andrea serves as the Litigation Department Partner and Chair at Barnes Walker, where she leads a team of dedicated legal professionals in handling a wide range of complex civil litigation matters. With over twenty years of experience, Andrea focuses her practice on Probate and Trust Litigation, Commercial Business Disputes, and General Civil Litigation. Known for her results-driven approach, she combines her strong, intellectual legal knowledge with practical strategies to serve her clients to be their best advocate. Before joining Barnes Walker, Andrea owned and operated the Law Office of Andrea M. Johnson, P.A. where she built a strong reputation as a diligent advocate all while treating clients with respect, honesty, and care. Andrea is also active in quasi-judicial work, serving as an Attorney Special Magistrate for multiple Florida counties' Value Adjustment Boards and is a FINRA Arbitrator.
A proud graduate of Stetson University College of Law, Andrea earned her J.D. magna cum laude, ranking 4th in her class, and holds a B.A. in Political Science from Indiana University. She has received numerous accolades, including:
- AV Preeminent® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
- 10.0 AVVO Rating
- Florida Super Lawyers Rising Star
- Florida Trend’s Legal Elite
- President’s Award, Spirit of the League Award, and Sustainer of the Year Award from Junior League of Manatee County
- Mark Lipinski Award for Mentorship from Manatee American Inns of Court
Andrea’s professional leadership includes serving as President of the Manatee County Bar Association, President of Manatee FAWL, and President of the Manatee American Inns of Court. She has also held board positions in the Junior League of Manatee County, Solve Maternity Homes, and numerous local and state organizations. Passionate about service, Andrea volunteers her time with Teen Court and Legal Aid, and is a proud member of Bradenton Kiwanis, the Federalist Society, and Leadership Manatee (Class of 2021–2022).
Andrea is not only a skilled and tireless litigator, but also a mentor, leader, and advocate for her community—qualities that set her apart and make her a trusted ally both inside and outside the courtroom. Andrea and her husband, Brian, have been residents of Manatee County since 2002, where their children were born and raised. She and her family regularly attend Bayside Community Church – West Bradenton campus.
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