Atty. Claude Estes Johnston

Atty. Claude Estes Johnston

Claude Estes Johnston is a lawyer practicing tax, executive compensation. Claude received a A.B. degree from Colgate University in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years.

New York New York 47 Years Experience 47 year
Call (619) 639-3336

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About Claude Estes Johnston at a glance

Claude Estes Johnston is a tax and employment contracts attorney based in New York, New York. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in New York (1979). Educated at New York University (LL.M. Tulane, 1982) and Colgate University (A.B., 1974). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Claude Estes Johnston is a lawyer practicing tax, executive compensation
  • Claude received a A.B. degree from Colgate University in 1974, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Claude practices in New York, NY

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Claude Estes Johnston's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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Employment Contracts

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Claude Estes Johnston's law office located?
Claude Estes Johnston's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Claude Estes Johnston handle?
Claude Estes Johnston focuses on tax, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Claude Estes Johnston practiced law?
Claude Estes Johnston has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Claude Estes Johnston go to law school?
Claude Estes Johnston earned their education at (LL.M. Tulane, 1982); (A.B., 1974).
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Practice Areas

Education

LL.M. Tulane
New York University
- 1982
A.B.
Colgate University
- 1974

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1979

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