Atty. Robert Jay Johnston

Atty. Robert Jay Johnston

Robert Jay Johnston is a lawyer practicing business law, estate planning, general practice and 4 other areas of law. Robert has been licensed for 10 years.

Albuquerque Albuquerque 10 yrs experience 10 year
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About Robert Jay Johnston at a glance

Robert Jay Johnston is a Member based in Albuquerque, New Mexico. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, ip, tax, and environmental. Admitted to practice in United States District Court for the District of New Mexico (2016), New Mexico (2016), and Arizona (2017). Educated at University of New Mexico School of Law (J.D., 2016). Serands clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Robert Jay Johnston is a lawyer practicing business law, estate planning, general practice and 4 other areas of law
  • Robert has been licensed for 10 years
  • Robert practices in Albuquerque, NM

Practice Areas Explained

Robert Jay Johnston's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Robert Jay Johnston is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New Mexico →

Intellectual Property

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

Robert Jay Johnston is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in New Mexico →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Robert Jay Johnston is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in New Mexico →

Environmental Law

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

Robert Jay Johnston is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in New Mexico →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Mexico

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Robert Jay Johnston

Where is Robert Jay Johnston's law office located?
Robert Jay Johnston's law practice is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Robert Jay Johnston handle?
Robert Jay Johnston focuses on estate planning, business, ip, tax, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Robert Jay Johnston practiced law?
Robert Jay Johnston has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
Where did Robert Jay Johnston go to law school?
Robert Jay Johnston earned their education at (J.D., 2016).
How can I contact Robert Jay Johnston for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of New Mexico School of Law
- 2016

Bar Admissions

United States District Court for the District of New Mexico
Admitted: 2016
New Mexico
Admitted: 2016
Arizona
Admitted: 2017

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