Atty. Robert R. Johnston
Mr. Johnston practices in a number of areas, including marine, energy and environmental litigation, defense of casualty claims for primary and excess underwriters, and claims arising under insurance, intellectual property, construction and entertainment law.
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About Robert R. Johnston at a glance
Robert R. Johnston is a Managing Partner based in New Orleans, Louisiana, practicing at Pusateri Johnston Guillot & Greenbaum. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on personal injury, ip, workers comp, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1993). Educated at Tulane Law School (J.D., 1993) and University of Georgia (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in New Orleans, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Johnston practices in a number of areas, including marine, energy and environmental litigation, defense of casualty claims for primary and excess underwriters, and claims arising under insurance, intellectual property, construction and entertainment law
- He has successfully tried numerous cases in both federal and state courts and has been lead counsel on multiple high dollar value arbitrations
- As a civil litigator Mr. Johnston has tried cases involving significant personal injuries as well as complex commercial cases involving business disputes
- He has further tried cases arising under the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Worker’s Compensation Act and General Maritime Law
- He has additionally tried cases involving pollution, toxic torts, environmental claims, ship construction and insurance coverage issues
- He has further litigated construction claims, cases involving vessel collisions, wreck removal and products liability
- Mr. Johnston has prosecuted complaints for exoneration from or limitation of liability involving major marine casualties and pollution events
- He is highly experienced in matters involving maritime liens and arrests of vessels
- He has also successfully litigated contractual disputes and intellectual property cases involving copyrights and trademarks
- Mr. Johnston additionally has handled commercial transactions, including the negotiation of charter parties and berthing agreements
- He has also negotiated recording contracts, producer contracts and management agreements for clients in the entertainment industry
- He has assisted clients with copyright and trademark registration and protection, music publishing, and the formation of business entities
- Furthermore, Mr. Johnston routinely assists clients in a wide range of transactional matters, and is highly experienced in the review and negotiation of contracts, with a particular focus on agreements in the oil and gas industry
- Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 28, 1968
Education
- University of Georgia (B.A., cum laude, with general honors, 1990)
- Tulane Law School (J.D., cum laude, 1993)
Member
New Orleans, Louisiana State, Federal and American Bar Association
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Robert R. Johnston's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert R. Johnston handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Robert R. Johnston is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Louisiana →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Robert R. Johnston is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Louisiana →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Robert R. Johnston is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Louisiana →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Robert R. Johnston is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Louisiana →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Robert R. Johnston is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Louisiana →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Louisiana
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New Orleans are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana 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 Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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