Atty. G. David Johnston

Atty. G. David Johnston

Delta Theta Phi. Member, Cumberland Law Review, 1975-1977.

Dothan Dothan 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About G. David Johnston at a glance

G. David Johnston is a Member based in Dothan, Alabama, practicing at Johnston Hinesley Pc. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on estate planning, employment, business, tax, and tax litigation. Admitted to practice in Alabama U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1977) and U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama and U.S. Tax Court (1977). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D. New, 1977) and Birmingham-Southern College (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Houston County and American Bar Associations Alabama State Bar. Serands clients in Dothan, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Delta Theta Phi
  • Member, Cumberland Law Review, 1975-1977

Practice Areas Explained

G. David Johnston's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Employment Law

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

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Tax Law

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

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Tax Litigation

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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 Dothan 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 andnue, 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about G. David Johnston

Where is G. David Johnston's law office located?
G. David Johnston's law practice is located in Dothan, Alabama. The firm is Johnston Hinesley Pc. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does G. David Johnston handle?
G. David Johnston focuses on estate planning, employment, business, tax, tax litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has G. David Johnston practiced law?
G. David Johnston has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did G. David Johnston go to law school?
G. David Johnston earned their education at (J.D. New, 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact G. David Johnston for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has G. David Johnston received?
G. David Johnston's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. New
Cumberland School of Law of Samford University
- 1977
B.A.
Birmingham-Southern College
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Alabama U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama and U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1977

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