Atty. Alfred James Johnston

Atty. Alfred James Johnston

Alfred James Johnston is a lawyer practicing business, litigation, employment & employee relations and 4 other areas of law. Alfred received a B.A. degree from Dickinson College in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Alfred James Johnston at a glance

Alfred James Johnston is a Principal based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Post & Schell, P.C.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on employment, business, class action, trade secrets, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania U.S. District (1980). Educated at The Dickinson School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Dickinson College (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Alfred James Johnston is a lawyer practicing business, litigation, employment & employee relations and 4 other areas of law
  • Alfred received a B.A. degree from Dickinson College in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Alfred practices at Post & Schell, P.C. in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Alfred James Johnston's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alfred James Johnston handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Alfred James Johnston is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Class Action

Alfred James Johnston is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Trade Secrets

Alfred James Johnston is one of 6,644 trade secrets attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trade secrets attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Employment Contracts

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Alfred James Johnston

Where is Alfred James Johnston's law office located?
Alfred James Johnston's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Post & Schell, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alfred James Johnston handle?
Alfred James Johnston focuses on employment, business, class action, trade secrets, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Alfred James Johnston practiced law?
Alfred James Johnston has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Alfred James Johnston go to law school?
Alfred James Johnston earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Alfred James Johnston for a consultation?
You can contact Alfred James Johnston directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Alfred James Johnston received?
Alfred James Johnston's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
The Dickinson School of Law
- 1980
B.A.
Dickinson College
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania U.S. District
Admitted: 1980

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