Atty. James L. Johnston

Atty. James L. Johnston

Mr. James L.

Anchorage Anchorage 58 yrs experience 58 year
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About James L. Johnston at a glance

James L. Johnston is a business and foreclosure attorney based in Anchorage, Alaska. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Admitted to practice in Alaska (1968). Educated at Stanford University LL.B. (—) and Harvard University A.B. (—). Serands clients in Anchorage, AK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James L. Johnston is a lawyer practicing mortgage foreclosures, commercial fishing law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Harvard University, and has been licensed for 58 years
  • James practices in Anchorage, AK

Practice Areas Explained

James L. Johnston's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

James L. Johnston is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alaska →

Foreclosure Defense

James L. Johnston is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in Alaska →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alaska

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

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Where is James L. Johnston's law office located?
James L. Johnston's law practice is located in Anchorage, Alaska. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James L. Johnston handle?
James L. Johnston focuses on business, foreclosure. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alaska.
How long has James L. Johnston practiced law?
James L. Johnston has 58+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1968.
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Education

Stanford University LL.B.
- In Progress
Harvard University A.B.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Alaska
Admitted: 1968

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