Atty. John H. Johnston

Atty. John H. Johnston

Mr. John H.

Wilmington Wilmington 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About John H. Johnston at a glance

John H. Johnston is a personal injury, business, product liability, environmental, and energy attorney based in Wilmington, North Carolina. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in West Virginia (Inactive) (1991) and North Carolina (Inactive) (2006). Educated at West Virginia University (J.D. Civil, 1991) and West Virginia University (B.S. Civil, 1972). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Wilmington, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. John H. Johnston is a lawyer practicing environmental law, energy, business law and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from West Virginia University in 1972, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • John practices in Wilmington, NC

Practice Areas Explained

John H. Johnston's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

John H. Johnston is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

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

John H. Johnston is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Product Liability

John H. Johnston is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in North Carolina →

Environmental Law

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

John H. Johnston is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in North Carolina →

Energy & Utilities Law

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

John H. Johnston is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John H. Johnston

Where is John H. Johnston's law office located?
John H. Johnston's law practice is located in Wilmington, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John H. Johnston handle?
John H. Johnston focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, environmental, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has John H. Johnston practiced law?
John H. Johnston has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John H. Johnston go to law school?
John H. Johnston earned their education at (J.D. Civil, 1991); (B.S. Civil, 1972).
How can I contact John H. Johnston for a consultation?
You can contact John H. Johnston directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John H. Johnston received?
John H. Johnston's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D. Civil
West Virginia University
- 1991
B.S. Civil
West Virginia University
- 1972

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

West Virginia (Inactive)
Admitted: 1991
North Carolina (Inactive)
Admitted: 2006

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