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About Robert D. Johnston, Jr. at a glance
Robert D. Johnston, Jr. is a residential, probate, employment, business, and real estate attorney based in Mobile, Alabama, practicing at Pierce Ledyard Johnston Pc. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1982), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Alabama (1984), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1988). Educated at University of Alabama (J.D., 1982) and University of Alabama (B.S., 1979). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Mobile Bar Association Alabama State Bar. Serands clients in Mobile, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Awards
Distinguished Peer Rated This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4. About AwardsClient Champion Awards
Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.
At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.
At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.
At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.
Martindale Peer Awards
A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:
AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.
Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.
Robert D. Johnston, Jr. got this award in 2021
Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.
Avvo Awards
Avvo Top Contributor: The Avvo Top Contributor Award is granted to attorneys who have earned significant contribution points in a given year on our sister site, Avvo.com. Contribution points are earned by answering questions in Q&A, publishing Legal Guides, and other useful contributions to the Avvo community.
Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.
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Robert D. Johnston, Jr.'s Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert D. Johnston, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Robert D. Johnston, Jr. is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in Alabama →
Robert D. Johnston, Jr. is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Alabama →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Robert D. Johnston, Jr. is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Alabama →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert D. Johnston, Jr. is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alabama →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Robert D. Johnston, Jr. is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Alabama →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Alabama
Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Mobile are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama 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 Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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