Atty. James Legg Johnston

Atty. James Legg Johnston

James Legg Johnston is a lawyer practicing contracts & agreements, advertising, marketing & promotions, entertainment, media & publishing and 2 other areas of law. James received a degree from UCLA School of Law and Anderson School of Management at UCLA, and has been licensed for 27 years.

New York New York 27 yrs experience 27 year
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About James Legg Johnston at a glance

James Legg Johnston is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis & Gilbert LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on contracts, ip, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in New York (1999). Educated at UCLA School of Law and Anderson School of Management at UCLA J.D./M.B.A. UCLA School of Law and Anderson School of Management at UCLA 1997 Order of the Coif University of California at Los An (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Legg Johnston is a lawyer practicing contracts & agreements, advertising, marketing & promotions, entertainment, media & publishing and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a degree from UCLA School of Law and Anderson School of Management at UCLA, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • James practices at Davis & Gilbert LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Legg Johnston's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Legg Johnston

Where is James Legg Johnston's law office located?
James Legg Johnston's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Davis & Gilbert LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Legg Johnston handle?
James Legg Johnston focuses on contracts, ip, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Legg Johnston practiced law?
James Legg Johnston has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did James Legg Johnston go to law school?
James Legg Johnston earned their education at (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact James Legg Johnston for a consultation?
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Education

B.A.
UCLA School of Law and Anderson School of Management at UCLA J.D./M.B.A. UCLA School of Law and Anderson School of Management at UCLA 1997 Order of the Coif University of California at Los An
- 1991

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1999

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