Meet the Attorneys
Education:
Bucknell University, BSBA 1968
Dickinson School of Law, JD 1972
Experience:
Criminal Defense:
Chief Public Defender of Cumberland County 1976 – 2010
Trial Counsel in eight capital murder cases
Handled many felony and misdemeanor cases through pre-trial hearing, trial, and appeal
Former Chair of Criminal Law Section of the Pennsylvania Bar Association
Member of Criminal Law Section of Cumberland County Bar Association
Member of first Board of Directors of Pennsylvania Association for Criminal Defense Attorneys
Past President and officer for 30 years of Public Defender Association of Pennsylvania
Lecturer at George Mason Law School regarding forensic issues [competency to stand trial, insanity, etc.]
Family Law:
General law practice in Carlisle since 1974
Handled many complex divorce, support, custody, cases in trial and appellate courts
Handled adoptions in Cumberland County Court
Member of the Family Law Section of the Cumberland County Bar Association
Wills/Trusts/Estate Planning:
Has prepared Wills, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Special Needs Trusts and Trusts since 1974
Has handled proceedings regarding incapacitation and Guardians since 1974
Estate Administration:
Has served as an Auditor for the Cumberland County Court
Has served as Executor and Administrator
Has served as counsel to Estate Representatives [Executor(rix),Administrator(rix)] since 1973
Civil Actions:
Has represented Plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death actions since 1974
Has represented Plaintiffs and Defendants in commercial litigation since 1974
Ronald E. Johnson, Esq.
Education:
Bucknell University, BS Accounting, 1968
Dickinson School of Law, JD 1972
Experience:
Real Estate:
Title Insurance Agent for over 25 years
Has represented buyers and sellers of real estate since 1973
Has represented owners in financing and refinancing of real estate since 1973
Has represented developers of land and planned communities
Member of the Real Property Section of the Cumberland County Bar Association
Wills/Trusts/Estate Planning:
Has prepared Wills, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, and Trusts for over 35 years.
Has handled Guardianship proceedings regarding incapacitated persons.
Estate Administration:
Has served as an Auditor for the Cumberland County Court
Has served as an Executor and an Administrator
Has served as counsel to Executors and Administrators of estates for over 35 years.
Business Formulation and Organization:
Has counseled and set up businesses and enterprises in various forms since 1973, including corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships and fictitious name registrations.
Family Law:
General law practice in Carlisle since 1973
Handled many divorce, support, and custody cases.
Handled adoptions in Cumberland County Court
William G. Braught, Esq.
Education:
University of Connecticut, BA Economics 1986
Dickinson School of Law, JD 1992
Experience:
Criminal Defense:
Assistant Public Defender Cumberland County 1992-1999
Deputy Public Defender Cumberland County 1999-2004
Trial Counsel in multiple murder cases including acquittal in case where client was charged with Murder in the 3rd Degree.
More than 70 jury trials in felony and misdemeanor cases.
Successful appeal and remand for new trial in capital murder case.
Has handled cases in ten central Pennsylvania Counties.
Member Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Completed Criminal Defense Program with the National Criminal Defense College, Macon, GA
Immigration Law:
Represented individuals in removal proceedings before Immigration Courts in York and Philadelphia.
Handled applications for family and fiancé visas.
Applied for Lawful Permanent Residency (Green Cards)
Consulted with clients regarding the impact of criminal charges on their immigration status.
Social Security Disability:
Prepared initial applications for Social Security Disability
Prepared appeals and attended hearing on Social Security Disability appeals.
Worker’s Compensation:
Represented injured worker’s for over 12 years.
Successfully obtained lump sum settlements for injured worker.
Civil Actions:
Represented Plaintiff’s in personal injury matters for over 12 years.
Has obtained multiple 6 figure settlements on behalf of clients.
Business Formulation and Organization:
Prepared LLC’s for new businesses.
Represented businesses in contract disputes.
Prepared contracts for businesses.
Wills/Trusts/Estate Planning:
Preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Special Needs Trusts and Trusts.
Representation of individuals in guardianship matter.
Estate Administration:
Has served as counsel to Estate Representatives
Lecturer:
Instructor for the Pennsylvania Deputies Sheriff’s Training Program
Adjunct Faculty Member Dickinson School of Law-Trial Litigation
Lecturer Lancaster Bar Association, Search and Seizure
We look forward to speaking with you.