Atty. Alec S. Johnston
Alec Johnston brings a unique perspective to Chisholm Law Group, LLC, where he focuses on estate planning and trust administration. Before moving into private practice, Alec spent a full decade at the IRS.
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About Alec S. Johnston at a glance
Alec S. Johnston is an Associate based in Bethesda, Maryland, practicing at Chisholm Law Group, LLC. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, and estate planning. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (2019) and Maryland (2020). Educated at George Mason University School of Law J.D. (—) and Georgetown University Law Center LL.M. (—). Serands clients in Bethesda, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Alec Johnston brings a unique perspective to Chisholm Law Group, LLC, where he focuses on estate planning and trust administration
- Before moving into private practice, Alec spent a full decade at the IRS
- He wasn’t just handling paperwork
- he worked in legislative affairs and national stakeholder relations, supporting senior leadership all the way up to the Commissioner’s office
- This deep insider knowledge of how federal systems operate is a massive asset for his clients today
- Alec also holds a Master of Public Policy from the Willy Brandt School in Germany, which gives him a broad, international outlook on management and relations
- He knows exactly how to navigate complex bureaucracies and translate that high-level experience into practical service for families
- Whether you’re setting up a trust or navigating the complexities of an estate, Alec uses his background in policy and federal relations to ensure everything is handled with the precision you’d expect from someone who has worked at the highest levels of government
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Why local counsel matters in Maryland
Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bethesda are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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