651.731.8015
Lawyers
Timothy Johnson
Founder and Lead Attorney
Member of the Million Dollar Advocates Club as well as Member of the Multimillion Dollar Advocates Club.
Phone (651) 731-8015
Fax (651) 731-8004
Email tjohnson@justiceserved.com
Timothy Johnson, of Johnson, Gonko & Flaskamp, located in Minnesota, focuses primarily on personal injury and wrongful death resulting from car accidents, boating accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, and dog bites and attacks.
Mr. Johnson brings over 24 years of experience to his practice, with an extensive background and history in military as well as civilian law. Here is a brief summary of his background:
- Numerous civil trials
- Over 100 No Fault arbitrations
- Army Legal Specialist Training, Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana, 1986
- BA in Business Organizations, Bethel College, St. Paul, Minnesota 1996
- Juris Doctorate Degree, William Mitchell College of Law, 2000
- Owner and Partner, Johnson, Uhl and Associates, Oakdale, Minnesota 2000-2003
- Soldier of the Year, 2002, 34th Infantry JAG Corps
- President and Owner, Johnson, Gonko & Flaskamp, Woodbury, Minnesota, 2003-present
- Ombudsman (Professional Government Mediator) Training at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., 2004
- Second rotation at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. for work in the nation's highest military legal office 2006
- Guest Instructor, Continuing Legal Education Courses, Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association, 2009
- Negotiation Course Guest Coach, Saint Thomas Law School, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2008-present.
- Student Mentor, Saint Thomas Law School, 2009-present
- JAG officer (Military Lawyer) in the Minnesota Army National Guard with the 34th Infantry Division. 2000-2008
- Mediation training and Family Law Certification at Mosten Mediation Training Center, Los Angeles, California, 2009
- Member, Washington County Bar Association
- Member, Minnesota Association for Justice
- Member, American Trial Lawyers Association
- Admitted to Federal Court-Western District of Wisconsin on Oct. 10, 2017
- Corporate Advisor Officer for Pressio Medical Group
- Minority owner and corporate advisory officer to Shatter Tactical, LLC.
- President of Lakeview Investment Properties Association.
Thomas Flaskamp
Licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin
Phone (651) 735-8015
Direct (612) 466-3769
Fax (651) 731-8004
Email tflaskamp@justiceserved.com
I have several decades of experience as lead trial counsel in well over 1000 civil cases filed in over 30 states, including federal courts. I have represented plaintiffs and defendants in high-stakes litigation involving motor vehicles, motorcycles, medical malpractice, aviation, railroads, trucking, restaurants, whistleblower, and employment cases. I am an experienced public speaker and presenter.
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- State Bars of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Montana, and Oklahoma
- Federal Bar Admissions – Minnesota and eight additional federal
- William Mitchell College of Law
- Saint Paul, MN
- 1990
- (With honors)
- Arizona State University
- Business School
- Bachelor of Science, Marketing/ Transportation
- Tempe, AZ
- English
- Litigation, trial strategy and presentation
- Negotiation
- Persuasive writing
- Video evidence presentation
- Public speaking
- Instrument-rated airplane pilot
- Avid motorcyclist
- American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) – Member through 2023
- International Society of Barristers – Member through 2023
- Warren E. Burger Inn of Court - Past President
- Million and Multi-million Dollar Advocates - Member
Chris Gonko
Phone 651) 731-8015
Fax (651) 731-8004
Cell (651) 206-9678 – preferred contact
Email cgonko@justiceserved.com
Christopher Gonko of Johnson, Gonko & Flaskamp currently focuses almost exclusively plaintiff’s personal injury matters but also has a broad range of prior experience consulting on, litigating and resolving matters from a broad spectrum of areas, including professional licensing denials and appeals, wage and employment law, family law and plaintiff consumer protection issues.
Previously a founding partner of Martineau, Gonko & Vavreck, PLLC and Gonko & Vavreck, PLLC, he is now pleased to have merged his injury practice into that of the office of longtime friend and colleague Timothy Johnson.
In addition to liability claims and litigation work resulting in regular high value settlements and final awards, Mr. Gonko takes particular pride in his very active no-fault insurance claims and arbitration practice. Since 2001 he has arbitrated to final decision an average of 1 to 2 contested hearings per week, well over 1000 contested claims. Mr. Gonko receives regular client referrals from current and past clients, other attorneys, and numerous professional organizations and nonprofits. In addition, many medical and chiropractic professionals throughout the state have been referring their patients to Mr. Gonko for years now, knowing that with his help their patients stand the best chance of an insurance company being forced to honor insurance benefits.
Mr. Gonko regularly consults with licensed treatment professionals on no-fault insurance claims compliance and professional licensing matters. His past speaking engagements have included presentations to other attorneys on behalf of the Minnesota Association for Justice, Minnesota State Bar Association, and for chiropractors via the Minnesota Chiropractic Association. Over the years Mr. Gonko has also conducted staff training seminars at multiple therapeutic clinics teaching the basics of no-fault insurance claim procedures. He has also conducted staff training in consumer protection matters for the non-profit organizations Lutheran Social Services, Family Means and Consumer Credit of Minnesota. Mr. Gonko also frequently consults with and coordinates legal service referrals on behalf of numerous community organizations dedicated to helping Minnesota’s various immigrant and refugee populations. In years past, Mr. Gonko also regularly appeared in Washington County Court as a court appointed volunteer Guardian ad Litem, independently investigating matters of child neglect, abuse and delinquency, and independently advocating in court for the best interests of children who are involved with county social services via court intervention.
On a personal side, Mr. Gonko is happily married to the love of his life, Jessica, who he first met in second grade and who assures him he should have asked her out in high school rather than wait until adulthood before they began their relationship. Between the two of them they have 5 young adult children, 2 grandchildren, 3 dogs and one shady cat. A true lifelong workout warrior, if he is not walking around Lake Como or hiking somewhere with his wife, he is usually found lifting weights, on an elliptical or a rowing machine, or doing some other form of physical activity to remind him he’s not as young as he used to be. An owner of well over 1000 books, someday he will find time to continue reading or re-reading all of them.
Areas of Practice:
- Personal Injury
- State Bars of Minnesota
- William Mitchell College of Law – 2001
- Juris Doctor
- CALI Award of Excellence
- Notable Service Acknowledgment for volunteer work with Legal Assistance to Minnesota Prisoners (LAMP)
- Multiple Dean’s List honors
- Top 25 percent of class upon graduation
- University of Minnesota, Duluth – 1997
- Bachelor of Arts, double major Sociology/Criminology, minor in Psychology
- Multiple Dean’s List honors
- Criminology Club
- Bodybuilders Club
Ahmed Ahmed
Licensed in Minnesota
Phone (612)-466-3766
Fax (651) 846-4227
Email aahmed@justiceserved.com
Ahmed focuses on a wide variety of personal injury claims, including car accidents, dog bites and slip and falls. He is a committed and fierce advocate for each of his clients, ensuring that they receive the personal attention and legal expertise they deserve. Ahmed meticulously investigates each case, gathering evidence and negotiating with insurance companies to secure the best possible outcomes. His dedication to justice and his clients' well-being drives him to fight tirelessly for their rights, whether through settlement negotiations or other means. Ahmed's knowledge of personal injury law, combined with his compassionate approach, ensures that his clients are supported throughout the entire legal process, from initial consultation to final resolution.
Areas of Practice:
- Personal Injury
- State Bars of Minnesota
- Mitchell Hamline School of Law
- Saint Paul, MN
- University Minnesota
- Minneapolis, MN
- English
- Afaan Oromo
Todd D. Gardner
Licensed in Minnesota
Phone (651) 731-8015
Direct (651) 440-9000 x1003
Fax (651) 344-0658
Todd Gardner has 25 years of experience in representing those injured in personal injury accidents and work-related accidents. Todd was previously the owner and founder of Gardner Law Office, LLC for 22 years focusing solely on serving the needs of the injured. Todd joined Johnson, Gonko & Flaskamp in April 2025.
Todd has been honored as a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer by the exclusive National Trial Lawyers organization. Todd is experienced in not only civil trials, he also has arbitrated nearly 100 no-fault cases for those injured in car crashes and has been a Rule 114 qualified neutral arbitrator since 2018 hearing no-fault cases and ruling on those proceedings. Todd has also advocated for injured workers in hundreds of hearings, mediations and conferences. Todd is also an occasional lecturer at educational seminars for attorneys.
Todd is personable and easy to talk with but will always fight aggressively and ethically for his clients. Todd enjoys his time with his family and friends as well as playing golf, watching sports and movies, listening to music, travelling and enjoying all the cuisine the Minneapolis-St. Paul area has to offer. Todd also is and has been involved in spending his time with the Central Minnesota Legal Services Volunteer Attorney Program, St. Francis City Planning Commission (12 years, Vice-Chair for 3 years); Former advisory committee member at Family of Christ Lutheran Church; Blaine Little League; Special Olympics of Minnesota, and has coached girls’ youth soccer, basketball and softball teams.
Areas of Practice:
- Personal Injury
- Motor Vehicle Collisions
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Dog Bites
- Slip and Falls
- Wrongful Death
- Workers Compensation – State of Minnesota claims
- State Bar – Minnesota - 2000
- Federal Bar – Minnesota - 2018
- William Mitchell College of Law – 2000 - St. Paul, Minnesota
- Juris Doctor: Placed 7th at the 2000 national negotiations
- Master of Arts: Secondary Social Science Education
- Bachelor of Arts: Criminal Justice and Political Science
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- Rule 114 Qualified Neutral
- Minnesota Association for Justice - 2006
- Minnesota State Bar Association - 2001
- Hennepin County Bar Association - 2002
- American Bar Association – 2001
Tony Easton
Licensed in Minnesota
Tony Easton is an attorney with over two decades of experience in civil litigation. He has consistently advocated for injured clients, holding insurance companies accountable and securing compensation in cases involving motor vehicle accidents — including liability claims, no-fault auto insurance, and uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage — as well as premises liability matters.
He earned his Juris Doctor from Hamline University School of Law, where he concentrated on civil dispute resolution. He also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics.
Professional Associations:
- Minnesota State Bar Association
- Minnesota Association for Justice
Michael G. Schultz
Phone (651) 731-8015
Fax (651) 731-8004
Email mike@mikeschultzlaw.com
Michael G. Schultz is currently a solo practitioner and was a founding partner of Sommerer & Schultz PLLC. He has been named to the Minnesota Super Lawyers list for 25 consecutive years and has been named as one of the Top 40 Workers' Compensation Attorneys in Minnesota. Mr. Schultz is an experienced litigator, representing injured workers, automobile accident victims, and disability claimants in all aspects of litigation for 35 years. He is also a frequent lecturer for Minnesota Continuing Legal Education in the areas of workers' compensation and personal injury.
Mr. Schultz's clients are from all walks of life, from migrant workers to former professional athletes, including several Minnesota Vikings players. He has a reputation among fellow attorneys and clients alike for being a tireless advocate.
Areas of Practice:
- Minnesota Workers’ Compensation
- Personal Injury (General, Plaintiff)
- Social Security Disability
