W. Scott Johnson

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W. Scott Johnson

( Virginia,  )
Introduction

I am a boots on the ground , vote getting lobbyist. I call it like it is and have a proven track record of successfully navigating the General Assembly, over the last thirty years. When your legislation is up in committee, you want me at the podium.

Recommendations

  • "Hancock Daniel & Johnson has truly become an extension of our team at the Medical Society of Virginia. Their guidance is always thoughtful and knowledgeable. Their support in our advocacy efforts truly add to our successes in service of our members. Further, their legal guidance and business counsel have been essential to our growth and in meeting challenges well as they arise. We trust Hancock, Daniel & Johnson and appreciate their partnership." - Melina Davis, CEO & EVP of Medical Society of Virginia
  • "We use Hancock, Daniel & Johnson for both lobbying and legal services. In both cases, they are top notch and an essential part of our legislative and legal affairs efforts. Whether working in the state capitol or courtroom, they get it done!" - Philip H. Boykin, CEO of Virginia Beer Wholesalers Association
  • "Scott, Tyler and Ben are a tremendous team. They have extensive knowledge of health policy and great working relationships with all levels of Virginia's state government. Their responsiveness and effectiveness is second to none." - Keith Hare, President and CEO of Virginia Health Care Association / Virginia Center for Assisted Living

    • Achievements

    Repeatedly recognized in the field of governmental affairs by Legal Elite, Best Lawyers in America, and Super Lawyers.
    Brokered a 20-year agreement on the medical malpractice cap, a lead drafting architect of Virginia casino gaming legislation, secured interchangeable biosimilar drug law in Virginia, and a lead drafter on Virginia's balanced billing legislation.

    Clients

    1) Amgen

    2) Comcast Cable

    3) Deloitte Consulting LLP

    4) HCA-The Healthcare Company

    5) Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    6) Mountain Mission School

    7) Saint Francis Manchester

    8) SCI Virginia Funeral Services, Inc.

    9) The Medical Society of Virginia

    10) United Co

    11) Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

    12) Virginia Beer Wholesalers Association

    13) Virginia Bio

    14) Virginia Dental Association

    15) Virginia Health Care Association

    16) Virginia Risk Sharing Association

    Number of Years as a Lobbyist

    20+ years

    Relationships

    Scott has working and personal relationships that span from the Governor's office, the Governor's cabinet, the 140 members of the General Assembly and state agencies such as Department of Medical Assistance Services (DMAS), Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), Department of Health Professions (DHP) and Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and Joint Commission on Health Care (JCHC).

    Biography

    Scott Johnson is a founding partner at Hancock, Daniel & Johnson, PC (HDJ) and holds the highest attorney rating (AV) by Martindale-Hubbell. His emphasis is governmental relations at the Virginia General Assembly, State Agencies, and serving as general counsel to state associations. Scott has been selected repeatedly by his peers as a Legal Elite in the specialty of governmental relations by Virginia Business magazine. He has also been recognized year over year by The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers magazine in the specialty area of government relations.

    Scott serves as general counsel to the Medical Society of Virginia, and the Virginia Dental Association. Scott serves as legislative counsel to the Virginia Beer Wholesalers Association and the Virginia Health Care Association/Virginia Center for Assisted Living.

    Scott leads the firm's Governmental Relations Team and routinely appears before the Virginia General Assembly. For the last 30 years he has lobbied on a broad number of issues affecting businesses, landowners, hospitals, physicians, associations, and professional entities. His experience and track record of drafting and introducing legislation, advocating, amending, or opposing legislation, has proven indispensable to firm clients in Virginia and beyond.

    Scott frequently lectures on recent legislative actions, regulatory agency actions, and risk management strategies. He drafts regulations and navigates state agencies to implement statutory actions enacted by the Virginia General Assembly.

    Last Updated: May 23, 2024