Atty. Rod Johnston

Atty. Rod Johnston

Rod Johnston is a lawyer practicing real estate, civil litigation, family law. Rod received a B.A. degree from Queens University in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Peterborough Peterborough 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Rod Johnston at a glance

Rod Johnston is a family law, real estate, and litigation attorney based in Peterborough, Ontario. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Ontario (1976). Educated at Queens University (LL.B., 1975) and Queens University (B.A., 1972). Serands clients in Peterborough, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Rod Johnston is a lawyer practicing real estate, civil litigation, family law
  • Rod received a B.A. degree from Queens University in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Rod practices in Peterborough, ON

Practice Areas Explained

Rod Johnston's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Rod Johnston is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ontario →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ontario

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Rod Johnston

Where is Rod Johnston's law office located?
Rod Johnston's law practice is located in Peterborough, Ontario. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Rod Johnston handle?
Rod Johnston focuses on family law, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ontario.
How long has Rod Johnston practiced law?
Rod Johnston has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Rod Johnston go to law school?
Rod Johnston earned their education at (LL.B., 1975); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact Rod Johnston for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
Queens University
- 1975
B.A.
Queens University
- 1972

Bar Admissions

Ontario
Admitted: 1976

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