Atty. David D. Johnston

Atty. David D. Johnston

Mr. David D.

Dallas Dallas 25 yrs experience 25 year
Call (469) 817-3618 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About David D. Johnston at a glance

David D. Johnston is a Shareholder based in Dallas, Texas. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on formation, estate planning, business, tax, and estate tax. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (2001) and Texas United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas (2002). Educated at Southern Methodist University School of Law (LL.M. Taxation, 2002) and University of Oklahoma (B.Acct., 1998). Active member of Dallas (Member, Sections on: Taxation Employee Benefits Probate, Trusts and Estates) Bar Association State Bar of Texas (Member, Tax Section) Dallas Association of Young Lawyers. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. David D. Johnston is a lawyer practicing asset protection, charitable giving, estate litigation and 10 other areas of law
  • David D. received a B.Acct. degree from University of Oklahoma in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • David D. practices in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

David D. Johnston's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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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 D. Johnston is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Texas →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Tax Law

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

David D. Johnston is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Texas →

Estate & Gift Tax

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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 Dallas 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 David D. Johnston

Where is David D. Johnston's law office located?
David D. Johnston's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David D. Johnston handle?
David D. Johnston focuses on formation, estate planning, business, tax, estate tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has David D. Johnston practiced law?
David D. Johnston has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did David D. Johnston go to law school?
David D. Johnston earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 2002); (B.Acct., 1998).
How can I contact David D. Johnston for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Taxation
Southern Methodist University School of Law
- 2002
B.Acct.
University of Oklahoma
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma
Admitted: 2001
Texas United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Admitted: 2002

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