Atty. James David Johnston

Atty. James David Johnston

Mr. James David Johnston is a lawyer practicing energy, administrative, environmental.

Houston Houston 29 yrs experience 29 year
Call (346) 771-1563 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James David Johnston at a glance

James David Johnston is a Southern Natural Gas Co. based in Houston, Texas. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1997). Educated at Cumberland School of Law of Samford University (J.D., 1997) and University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. James David Johnston is a lawyer practicing energy, administrative, environmental
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • James practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James David Johnston's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James David Johnston is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James David Johnston is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Texas →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

James David Johnston is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Texas →

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 Houston 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 James David Johnston

Where is James David Johnston's law office located?
James David Johnston's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James David Johnston handle?
James David Johnston focuses on environmental, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James David Johnston practiced law?
James David Johnston has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did James David Johnston go to law school?
James David Johnston earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1993).
How can I contact James David Johnston for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James David Johnston received?
James David Johnston's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Cumberland School of Law of Samford University
- 1997
B.A.
University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada
- 1993

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1997

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