Latiera Scott-Johnson

Latiera Scott-Johnson is a personal injury and civil rights attorney representing individuals and families across Illinois in high-stakes cases involving serious injury and excessive force. Her work focuses on matters where the harm is significant and the outcome truly matters. As a co-founder of a Black woman and family-owned law firm serving clients in Chicago and Milwaukee, Latiera leads the firm’s civil practice in Chicago. She represents clients in serious and catastrophic personal injury cases, including car and trucking accidents, Uber and Lyft (rideshare) collisions, pedestrian and bicycle injuries, negligent security, civil cases arising from sexual assault, and premises liability claims such as slip and fall accidents. Latiera is intentional about the cases she takes, focusing on those where the impact is lasting and the recovery must reflect the full scope of what was lost. Her approach is strategic and proactive, building strong cases early, controlling the narrative, and positioning each matter for maximum recovery. She also represents individuals in civil rights cases involving excessive force, including police shootings, physical assaults, unjustified use of force, and in-custody injuries. These cases are often complex and heavily defended, and she approaches them with precision, discipline, and a clear focus on accountability. Latiera began her legal career in commercial litigation, developing a foundation in complex case strategy and high-stakes advocacy that she brings to every case she handles today. She believes strong cases are built not only on facts, but on telling the full story of how an injury or violation has changed a client’s life. Outside of her practice, Latiera is a writer and faith-driven advocate focused on healing, growth, and community impact.