Atty. D. Kyle Johnson
Kyle Johnson is a shareholder in Capell & Howard, P.C. Kyle was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 1975 after receiving his Bachelor of Science degree from Auburn University, where he was a member of Omicron Delta Kappa.
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D. Kyle Johnson is a trusts, employment, business, and tax attorney based in Montgomery, Alabama, practicing at Capell & Howard PC. Admitted to practice in Alabama, Alabama. Educated at The University of Alabama (LL.M., 1979) and The University of Alabama (J.D., 1975). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serves clients in Montgomery, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Kyle Johnson is a shareholder in Capell & Howard, P.C
- Kyle was admitted to the Alabama State Bar in 1975 after receiving his Bachelor of Science degree from Auburn University, where he was a member of Omicron Delta Kappa
- Kyle received his Juris Doctorate degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Alabama, where he was a Hugo L. Black Scholar and a member of the Order of the Coif
- He also received his LL.M. in Taxation, with honors, from the University of Alabama
- Kyle is a native of Auburn, Alabama
- Prior to joining the firm, Kyle served on active duty in the U.S
- Army Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps, and afterwards, in the Alabama Army National Guard JAG Corps, retiring at the rank of lieutenant colonel
- At Capell & Howard, Kyle’s practice consists primarily of mergers and acquisitions, corporate and business law, representation of professional practices, and estate planning
- He is listed in The Best Lawyers of America
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D. Kyle Johnson's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases D. Kyle Johnson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
D. Kyle Johnson is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Alabama →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
D. Kyle Johnson is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Alabama →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
D. Kyle Johnson is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alabama →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
D. Kyle Johnson is one of 77,130 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Alabama →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Alabama
Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Montgomery are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama 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 Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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