Atty. John S. Johnston

Atty. John S. Johnston

John S. Johnston is a lawyer practicing personal injury, litigation, appeals and 3 other areas of law.

Kansas City Kansas City 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About John S. Johnston at a glance

John S. Johnston is a personal injury, litigation, environmental, and appellate attorney based in Kansas City, Missouri. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1980), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1980), U.S. District Court, District of Kansas (1998), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (2006). Educated at University of Missouri at Kansas City (J.D. Psychology, 1980) and University of Missouri at Kansas City (M.A. Psychology, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John S. Johnston is a lawyer practicing personal injury, litigation, appeals and 3 other areas of law
  • John received a M.A. degree from University of Missouri at Kansas City in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • John practices in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

John S. Johnston's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John S. 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 S. Johnston is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

John S. Johnston is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Environmental Law

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

John S. Johnston is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Missouri →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

John S. Johnston is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John S. Johnston

Where is John S. Johnston's law office located?
John S. Johnston's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John S. Johnston handle?
John S. Johnston focuses on personal injury, litigation, environmental, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has John S. Johnston practiced law?
John S. Johnston has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did John S. Johnston go to law school?
John S. Johnston earned their education at (J.D. Psychology, 1980); (M.A. Psychology, 1975).
How can I contact John S. Johnston for a consultation?
You can contact John S. 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 S. Johnston received?
John S. Johnston's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Psychology
University of Missouri at Kansas City
- 1980
M.A. Psychology
University of Missouri at Kansas City
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 2006

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