Atty. James Covington Johnston

Atty. James Covington Johnston

Mr. James Covington Johnston is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, arbitration, mediation and 2 other areas of law.

Fort Myers Fort Myers 59 yrs experience 59 year
Call (239) 900-1129 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James Covington Johnston at a glance

James Covington Johnston is a Canaan Corp. based in Fort Myers, Florida. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, real estate, and adr. Admitted to practice in Florida (1967), U.S. Tax Court (1971), and District of Columbia (1972). Educated at University of Miami (LL.M., 1972) and Stetson University (J.D., 1967). Serands clients in Fort Myers, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Covington Johnston is a lawyer practicing probate & trust, arbitration, mediation and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a degree from University of Miami in 1972, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • James practices in Fort Myers, FL

Practice Areas Explained

James Covington Johnston's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James Covington Johnston is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Covington Johnston

Where is James Covington Johnston's law office located?
James Covington Johnston's law practice is located in Fort Myers, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Covington Johnston handle?
James Covington Johnston focuses on trusts, probate, real estate, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has James Covington Johnston practiced law?
James Covington Johnston has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did James Covington Johnston go to law school?
James Covington Johnston earned their education at (LL.M., 1972); (J.D., 1967).
How can I contact James Covington Johnston for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M.
University of Miami
- 1972
J.D.
Stetson University
- 1967

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1967
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1971
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1972

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