Atty. David Craig Johnston

Atty. David Craig Johnston

David Craig Johnston is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation defense, civil litigation, guardianships and 3 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma City 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About David Craig Johnston at a glance

David Craig Johnston is a Member based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, practicing at The Johnston Law Firm. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, workers comp, poa, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1985) and U.S. District Court, Western, Eastern and Northern Districts of Oklahoma (1985). Educated at Oklahoma City University, OK (J.D., 1984) and University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK (B.A. History, 1981). Serands clients in Oklahoma City, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Craig Johnston is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation defense, civil litigation, guardianships and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • David practices at The Johnston Law Firm in Oklahoma City, OK

Practice Areas Explained

David Craig Johnston's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

David Craig Johnston is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Oklahoma →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

David Craig Johnston is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Oklahoma →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

David Craig Johnston is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Oklahoma →

Power of Attorney

David Craig Johnston is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Oklahoma →

Civil Litigation

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

David Craig Johnston is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Oklahoma →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oklahoma

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Craig Johnston

Where is David Craig Johnston's law office located?
David Craig Johnston's law practice is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The firm is The Johnston Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Craig Johnston handle?
David Craig Johnston focuses on probate, estate planning, workers comp, poa, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oklahoma.
How long has David Craig Johnston practiced law?
David Craig Johnston has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did David Craig Johnston go to law school?
David Craig Johnston earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A. History, 1981).
How can I contact David Craig Johnston for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Oklahoma City University, OK
- 1984
B.A. History
University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Western, Eastern and Northern Districts of Oklahoma
Admitted: 1985

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