Partner Luis Umana started an extremely successful personal injury career, gaining a specialty in medical malpractice and nursing home negligence matters, and tried cases to verdict across the NYC boroughs winning a $10 million verdict in Bronx County and a $6.2 million verdict in Queens County.

Partner Liz Johannesen stated a similarly successful criminal defense and investigations practice where she handled cases at both the state & federal level and obtained dismissals on nearly every single one.

Founded by former New York City prosecutors Elizabeth Johannesen and Luis Umana, Holistic Justice was built on the belief that there is no substitute for preparation, judgment, and relentless advocacy. After distinguished careers in criminal defense and catastrophic injury litigation, they reunited to create a practice where every matter receives the attention, strategy, and commitment it deserves.

The pursuit of Holistic Justice is more than our profession—it is the work to which we have dedicated our lives. We understand that clients come to us during some of the most important and challenging moments they will ever face, and we regard the trust they place in us as both a privilege and a profound responsibility. Every matter entrusted to our firm receives our full attention, personal investment, and unwavering commitment.

Johannesen & Umana was built upon years of shared courtroom training, trial experience, and a commitment to excellence. After developing distinguished practices in criminal defense and catastrophic injury litigation, they reunited to create a firm defined by meticulous preparation, sophisticated advocacy, and an unwavering dedication to the clients they serve. The firm's mark, composed of two interlocking L's, reflects the partnership at the heart of that mission—distinct disciplines united by a common purpose.