Holtzman Vogel, a law firm specializing in political law, regulatory matters, and high-profile litigation, has announced the addition of David P. Johnson as a partner in its Washington, D.C., office. Johnson brings extensive experience in political and election law regulatory compliance, appellate law, and state attorneys general investigations and litigation. ([holtzmanvogel.com](https://www.holtzmanvogel.com/news-insights/holtzman-vogel-grows-political-law-and-state-attorneys-general-practices-with-addition-of-david-p-johnson?utm_source=openai))
Prior to joining Holtzman Vogel, Johnson served as Policy Director and General Counsel to the Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA), where he collaborated with Republican attorneys general and conservative organizations to develop and advance key policies. His previous roles include Senior Counsel to the Office of the Indiana Attorney General and Deputy General Counsel and Policy Director for then-Governor Mike Pence, where he provided strategic counsel on litigation, policy, crisis communications, and legislative strategy. ([holtzmanvogel.com](https://www.holtzmanvogel.com/news-insights/holtzman-vogel-grows-political-law-and-state-attorneys-general-practices-with-addition-of-david-p-johnson?utm_source=openai))
Jill Holtzman Vogel, the firm’s founder and managing partner, stated, “David brings deep expertise in political and regulatory law, along with a strong background of advising high-level government leaders and organizations.” She emphasized that his arrival reflects the firm’s continued growth across key markets and practice areas to meet increasing client demand. ([holtzmanvogel.com](https://www.holtzmanvogel.com/news-insights/holtzman-vogel-grows-political-law-and-state-attorneys-general-practices-with-addition-of-david-p-johnson?utm_source=openai))
Johnson’s addition is part of Holtzman Vogel’s broader expansion strategy. In April 2025, the firm opened a Nashville, Tennessee, office, led by Brandon Smith, former Chief of Staff for Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti. Smith’s extensive background in government and regulatory affairs complements the firm’s national government and corporate investigations and political law practices. ([holtzmanvogel.com](https://www.holtzmanvogel.com/news-insights/holtzman-vogel-expands-into-tennessee-with-addition-of-former-tennessee-attorney-general-chief-of-staff-brandon-smith?utm_source=openai))
Holtzman Vogel has also recently expanded its team with other notable hires. In October 2022, the firm added a former deputy general counsel to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a senior associate in its Tallahassee office. ([law360.com](https://www.law360.com/articles/1537153/holtzman-vogel-adds-ex-desantis-deputy-gc-in-tallahassee?utm_source=openai)) Additionally, in March 2025, a former Justice Department attorney who served during President Donald Trump’s administration joined the firm’s Washington, D.C., office. ([law360.com](https://www.law360.com/pulse/dc-pulse/articles/2312290/holtzman-vogel-nabs-former-trump-doj-official-in-dc?utm_source=openai))
These strategic additions underscore Holtzman Vogel’s commitment to enhancing its capabilities in political law and regulatory matters, positioning the firm to better serve its clients in an evolving legal landscape.