Atty. Marc A. Johnston

Atty. Marc A. Johnston

Marc A. Johnston is an experienced and AV rated preeminent trial attorney who represents accident and injury victims, and battles insurance companies on behalf of his clients who have endured delayed and denied insurance claims.

Portland Portland 21 yrs experience 21 year
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Profile Summary

About Marc A. Johnston at a glance

Marc A. Johnston is an Attorney based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Johnston Law Firm, P.C.. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, nursing home, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Oregon (2005). Educated at Gonzaga University School of Law, Spokane, Washington (J.D., 2005) and Eastern Washington University (B.A. Business, 2000). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Marc A. Johnston is an experienced and AV rated preeminent trial attorney who represents accident and injury victims, and battles insurance companies on behalf of his clients who have endured delayed and denied insurance claims
  • Mr. Johnston is the principal and owner of The Johnston Law Firm, LLC, in Portland
  • He is an experienced personal injury attorney, having handled well over 1,000 personal injury and wrongful death cases
  • Mr. Johnston has worked on some of the largest insurance cases in Oregon and Washington
  • Mr. Johnston's clients rate him very highly in integrity, effectiveness, compassion and devotion to his clients' cases
  • Mr. Johnston's career has been dedicated to representing the injured and individuals who have been treated unfairly by an insurance company, corporations or by those that have injured them
  • Mr. Johnston uses his courtroom skill to achieve justice for his clients, and believes in making a societal difference by both helping his clients, and holding wrongdoers and insurance companies accountable for their actions

Member

  • National Moot Court Team, 2003-2005
  • Moot Court Honor Council, 2003-2005
  • National Student Director, National Appellate Advocacy Competition, 2004
  • Class Representative, Student Bar Association, 2003
  • Law Student Liaison, TIPS Business Litigation Subcommittee, 2004-2005
  • Executive Editor, Gonzaga Journal of International Law, 2004-2005

Practice Areas Explained

Marc A. Johnston's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Marc A. Johnston is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Oregon →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Marc A. Johnston is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Oregon →

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.

Marc A. Johnston is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oregon →

Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect

Marc A. Johnston is one of 6,002 nursing home attorneys indexed nationally. Browse nursing home attorneys in Oregon →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Marc A. Johnston is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Oregon →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Marc A. Johnston

Where is Marc A. Johnston's law office located?
Marc A. Johnston's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Johnston Law Firm, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Marc A. Johnston handle?
Marc A. Johnston focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, nursing home, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Marc A. Johnston practiced law?
Marc A. Johnston has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Marc A. Johnston go to law school?
Marc A. Johnston earned their education at (J.D., 2005); (B.A. Business, 2000).
How can I contact Marc A. Johnston for a consultation?
You can contact Marc A. 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 Marc A. Johnston received?
Marc A. Johnston's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Gonzaga University School of Law, Spokane, Washington
- 2005
B.A. Business
Eastern Washington University
- 2000

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 2005

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