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Atty. David G. Johnston

Atty. David G. Johnston

Mr. David G.

Atlanta Atlanta 47 yrs experience 47 year
Call (470) 870-8737 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About David G. Johnston at a glance

David G. Johnston is an Attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Wagner Johnston And Rosenthal P C. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on formation, employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (Inactive) (1979). Educated at Emory University (J.D., 1979) and Emory University (B.S., 1976). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. David G. Johnston is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, financial markets and services, commercial and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from Emory University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • David practices at Wagner, Johnston & Rosenthal, P.C. in Atlanta, GA

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.

Business Formation

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

David G. Johnston is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →

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 Georgia →

Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Wagner Johnston And Rosenthal P C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David G. Johnston handle?
David G. Johnston focuses on formation, employment, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has David G. Johnston practiced law?
David G. Johnston has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did David G. Johnston go to law school?
David G. Johnston earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.S., 1976).
How can I contact David G. Johnston for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Emory University
- 1979
B.S.
Emory University
- 1976

Bar Admissions

Georgia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1979

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