Atty. Robert Scott Johnston

Atty. Robert Scott Johnston

Robert Scott Johnston is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts, wills & living wills and 5 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years.

New York New York 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About Robert Scott Johnston at a glance

Robert Scott Johnston is a Partner based in New York, New York, practforg at Holland & Knight LLP. They haand 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1982) and New York (1985). Educated at Vermont Law School (J.D., 1982) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A. Economics, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Robert Scott Johnston is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts, wills & living wills and 5 other areas of law
  • Robert received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1978, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Robert practices at Holland & Knight LLP in New York, NY

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Practforg law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Robert Scott Johnston's law office located?
Robert Scott Johnston's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Holland & Knight LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Robert Scott Johnston practiced law?
Robert Scott Johnston has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Robert Scott Johnston go to law school?
Robert Scott Johnston earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A. Economics, 1978).
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What awards or recognition has Robert Scott Johnston receiandd?
Robert Scott Johnston's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Vermont Law School
- 1982
B.A. Economics
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1982
New York
Admitted: 1985

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