[vc_row][vc_column width=”5/6″][vc_column_text]Thomas S. Johnson, 73 of Rockford, senior partner of WilliamsMcCarthy LLP, died unexpectedly at home on Monday, February 15, 2016.
A Rockford native, Tom graduated from Rockford College in 1964 and then received his law degree from Harvard Law School in 1967. He served in the U.S. Army from 1968-1970, where he received the Meritorious Service Medal. Tom then returned to Rockford to join the law firm founded by his mentors, Karl Williams and John C. McCarthy and began a distinguished legal career that lasted 46 years.
Tom concentrated his practice in trust and estate law and received the highest recognition in his specialty by being named as a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel.
Tom was instrumental in the growth and success of WilliamsMcCarthy LLP and was President of the law firm from 1987-2002. Tom possessed a brilliant mind, a sharp wit, and was unwavering in his support of the firm, his colleagues, his community and the legal profession.[/vc_column_text][vc_btn title=”Read Obituary” style=”flat” link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.legacy.com%2Fobituaries%2Frrstar%2Fobituary.aspx%3Fpid%3D177780381||target:%20_blank|”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/6″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
