HISTORY:

On January 1, 1946, our firm opened with a simple announcement:

FREDERICK V. ARBER, TIMOTHY W. SWAIN, and ARBER JOHNSON Announce the formation of a partnership for the general practice of law, under the firm name of ARBER, SWAIN & JOHNSON with offices on the ninth floor of the Central National Bank Building.

With the death of one of its founders, Frederick Arber, and the addition of a new partner, Mishael O. Gard, the firm changed its name in 1949 to Swain, Johnson & Gard. With the retirement of Timothy Swain and Mishael Gard and the death of Arber Johnson, the firm again changed its name in 1996 to its present name, Johnson, Bunce & Noble, P.C.

PHILOSOPHY:

Our approach to practicing law is completely different from many other law firms. Instead of the traditional business model, where several attorneys are driven by the number of hours billed, our firm utilizes modern efficiencies and hires only qualified people.

For example, we have qualified paralegals and assistants instead of numerous associate attorneys. We have lead attorneys in charge of overseeing projects and advising clients instead of being tied to a time clock. Our philosophy is drastically different, and we have found that it results in (1) better quality research and product, (2) better client service, (3) an office environment which is unmatched by our competitors, and (4) a good quality of life for our attorneys and staff.

Additionally, although we utilize the hourly billing arrangement, we use non-traditional methods of billing, including flat fees, contingency fees, results billing, and a combination of the above depending on our clients' needs.