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Probate & Real Estate Law · Daytona Beach, Florida

The protection of law.
The peace of mediation.

Attorney Erica Johnson helps Florida families navigate probate, real estate, and land use — with the clarity of an experienced advocate and the calm of a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator.

Schedule a consultation (386) 232-8447
  • U.F. Levin College of Law — cum laude
  • Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator
  • Serving Volusia · Flagler · Seminole · Orange
Attorney Erica Johnson, Esq.

Erica Johnson, Esq.

Founding Attorney · Certified Mediator

Who we are

We help families statewide navigate probate with clarity and compassion — and protect your interests in every real estate matter, so you can move forward with confidence.

Whether you’re settling a loved one’s estate, buying or selling property, resolving a co-ownership dispute, or seeking a fair mediation, Attorney Johnson makes sure you understand every choice — and feel empowered to make it.

Statewide reach

A hometown firm with reach across all of Florida.

67
Florida counties

Probate handled statewide, in all 67.

Millions
in assets distributed

Returned to families across the state.

2016
Member of the Florida Bar

And the U.S. Middle District of Florida.

Based in Daytona Beach and serving Volusia, Flagler, Seminole, and Orange counties — with probate handled in every county in the state.

Practice areas

Counsel for life’s most consequential matters.

01

Probate

We help families statewide settle a loved one’s estate with clarity and compassion — in all 67 Florida counties.

  • Guiding personal representatives through the court-supervised process
  • Preparing and filing all necessary probate pleadings and documents
  • Identifying, locating, and gathering estate assets
  • Paying valid debts, taxes, and final expenses
  • Distributing assets to rightful beneficiaries
  • Homestead, real property, and title transfers
  • Summary, formal, and ancillary administrations
  • Sale or transfer of inherited real estate
02

Real Estate Law

Every real estate transaction is a significant investment. We protect your interests so you can move forward with confidence — including partition actions when co-owners can’t agree.

  • Drafting & reviewing Purchase and Sale Agreements
  • Property Buyout & Joint Ownership Agreements
  • Residential and Commercial Leases
  • Unlawful Detainer Actions (Ch. 82, Fla. Stat.)
  • Partition Actions (Ch. 64, Fla. Stat.)
  • Assisting with Loan Modifications
03

Land Use & Zoning

We help property owners make informed decisions — identifying what’s permitted, what’s restricted, and what options exist under local regulations and governing documents.

  • Converting property to multi-unit or income-producing use
  • Dividing a parcel into buildable lots
  • Understanding HOA and condominium restrictions
  • Bringing a property into compliance
  • Assessing risk before you move forward
04

Mediation

Not every dispute belongs in a courtroom. As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator, Attorney Johnson offers neutral, virtual mediation — fair, efficient, and on your terms.

  • Probate disputes among heirs and representatives
  • Will contests — validity, intent, interpretation
  • Joint property ownership disputes
  • Injury and accident claim settlements
05

Injury & Nursing Home Negligence

We help individuals and families recover from injuries caused by negligence — so you can focus on healing while we advocate for accountability.

  • Automobile, motorcycle, and trucking accidents
  • Nursing home & assisted-living negligence and abuse
  • Workers’ compensation
  • Wrongful death and catastrophic injury
  • Hair relaxer claims
  • Probate proceedings after a wrongful-death recovery

Meet your attorney

Erica Johnson, Esq.

A native of Daytona Beach, Erica Johnson is proud to have been reared in such a close-knit community — and honored to serve the residents of Volusia, Flagler, Seminole, and Orange counties.

A former teacher, she earned her law degree cum laude from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law, with Book Awards for Legal Writing and Negotiations. She interned at the Fifth District Court of Appeal and practiced at the largest civil firm on Central Florida’s east coast before founding Johnson Law Center.

Today, as a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator, she speaks and gives seminars on probate and real estate law across Central Florida — and remains dedicated to understanding the results you need, and making sure you feel empowered to make every choice.

My Legal Win — Top Attorneys in America, 2025The Florida Bar — Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Section

Education

  • J.D., cum laude — University of Florida, Levin College of Law 2016
  • B.S., Biology Education — Bethune-Cookman University

Bar Admissions

  • The Florida Bar 2016
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida 2019

Honors & Memberships

  • Top 5 Attorney — Daytona Beach, 2025
  • My Legal Win — Top Attorney, 2025
  • Elite Lawyers — Probate & Real Estate, 2022–2023
  • Florida Bar Pro Bono Award, 2018
  • Real Property, Probate & Trust Law (RPPTL) Section
  • Volusia County Bar Association — Director, 2018–present

Consultations

Let’s talk about what comes next.

Schedule a consultation and get clear, compassionate guidance on your matter — probate, real estate, land use, or mediation.

(386) 232-8447
Office
840 Harrington Street
Daytona Beach, FL 32114
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(386) 232-8447 contact@thejohnsonlawcenter.com Hours: By appointment

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