Atty. Christopher R. Johnston

Atty. Christopher R. Johnston

Christopher R. Johnston is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, civil trials, insurance and 6 other areas of law.

El Paso El Paso 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher R. Johnston at a glance

Christopher R. Johnston is a Member based in El Paso, Texas, practicing at Firth Johnston Bunn Kerr. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Texas New Mexico District Court Texas Northern District Court (1983) and California Texas Western District Court New Mexico Texas Western Bankruptcy Court (2002). Educated at University of Texas (J.D., 1983) and University of Texas at El Paso (B.A. University, 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Director, Trial Section, El Paso and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas State Bar of New Mexico. Serands clients in El Paso, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Christopher R. Johnston is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, civil trials, insurance and 6 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from University of Texas at El Paso in 1974, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Christopher practices at Firth Johnston Bunn Kerr in El Paso, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher R. Johnston's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Christopher R. Johnston is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →

Employment Law

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

Christopher R. Johnston is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Christopher R. Johnston is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Christopher R. Johnston is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Christopher R. Johnston is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher R. Johnston

Where is Christopher R. Johnston's law office located?
Christopher R. Johnston's law practice is located in El Paso, Texas. The firm is Firth Johnston Bunn Kerr. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher R. Johnston handle?
Christopher R. Johnston focuses on personal injury, employment, business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Christopher R. Johnston practiced law?
Christopher R. Johnston has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Christopher R. Johnston go to law school?
Christopher R. Johnston earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A. University, 1974).
How can I contact Christopher R. Johnston for a consultation?
You can contact Christopher R. 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 Christopher R. Johnston received?
Christopher R. Johnston's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Texas
- 1983
B.A. University
University of Texas at El Paso
- 1974

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Texas New Mexico District Court Texas Northern District Court
Admitted: 1983
California Texas Western District Court New Mexico Texas Western Bankruptcy Court
Admitted: 2002

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