Atty. Chris Johnston

Atty. Chris Johnston

Chris Johnston is a lawyer practicing business, cross-border services, tax and 1 other area of law. Chris received a B.A. degree from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2011, and has been licensed for 8 years.

Calgary Calgary 8 yrs experience 8 year
Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Chris Johnston at a glance

Chris Johnston is a trusts, business, tax, and international attorney based in Calgary, Alberta. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Admitted to practice in Alberta (2018). Educated at University of Calgary (J.D., 2017) and Wilfrid Laurier University (B.A. Philosophy, 2011). Active member of Canadian Bar Association, Member Calgary Bar Association, Member Canadian Tax Foundation, Member. Serands clients in Calgary, AB and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Chris Johnston is a lawyer practicing business, cross-border services, tax and 1 other area of law
  • Chris received a B.A. degree from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2011, and has been licensed for 8 years
  • Chris practices in Calgary, AB

Practice Areas Explained

Chris Johnston's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Chris Johnston is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Alberta →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Chris Johnston is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alberta →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Chris Johnston is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Alberta →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

Chris Johnston is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international attorneys in Alberta →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alberta

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

Looking for additional Alberta attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Calgary or all attorneys in Alberta.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Chris Johnston

Where is Chris Johnston's law office located?
Chris Johnston's law practice is located in Calgary, Alberta. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Chris Johnston handle?
Chris Johnston focuses on trusts, business, tax, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alberta.
How long has Chris Johnston practiced law?
Chris Johnston has 8+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2018.
Where did Chris Johnston go to law school?
Chris Johnston earned their education at (J.D., 2017); (B.A. Philosophy, 2011).
How can I contact Chris Johnston for a consultation?
You can contact Chris 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.

Education

J.D.
University of Calgary
- 2017
B.A. Philosophy
Wilfrid Laurier University
- 2011

Bar Admissions

Alberta
Admitted: 2018

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.