Atty. David G Johnston

Atty. David G Johnston

David G Johnston is a lawyer practicing probate & estate planning, business law. David received a B.B.A. degree from Eastern Michigan University in 1974, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Southfield Southfield 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About David G Johnston at a glance

David G Johnston is a Member based in Southfield, Michigan, practicing at David G. Johnston. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1986). Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1986) and Eastern Michigan University (B.B.A., 1974). Active member of Detroit, Oakland County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Southfield, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David G Johnston is a lawyer practicing probate & estate planning, business law
  • David received a B.B.A. degree from Eastern Michigan University in 1974, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • David practices at David G. Johnston in Southfield, MI

Practice Areas Explained

David G Johnston's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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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 G Johnston is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Michigan →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David G Johnston

Where is David G Johnston's law office located?
David G Johnston's law practice is located in Southfield, Michigan. The firm is David G. Johnston. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David G Johnston handle?
David G Johnston focuses on probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has David G Johnston practiced law?
David G Johnston has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did David G Johnston go to law school?
David G Johnston earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.B.A., 1974).
How can I contact David G Johnston for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Wayne State University
- 1986
B.B.A.
Eastern Michigan University
- 1974

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1986

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