Atty. Samuel C Johnston

Atty. Samuel C Johnston

Mr. Samuel C Johnston is a lawyer practicing cannabis, corporate, securities & capital markets.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake City 13 yrs experience 13 year
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Profile Summary

About Samuel C Johnston at a glance

Samuel C Johnston is an Associate based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on business, securities, and cannabis. Admitted to practice in Utah (2013). Educated at New York University School of Law (LL.M. Taxation, 2018) and Westminster College (B.S., 2008). Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Samuel C Johnston is a lawyer practicing cannabis, corporate, securities & capital markets
  • Samuel received a B.S. degree from Westminster College in 2008, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • Samuel practices at Michael Best & Friedrich LLP in Salt Lake City, UT

Practice Areas Explained

Samuel C Johnston's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Securities Law

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Cannabis & Marijuana Law

Cannabis attorneys for business licensing, regulatory compliance, and marijuana-related legal matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Utah

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Samuel C Johnston

Where is Samuel C Johnston's law office located?
Samuel C Johnston's law practice is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The firm is Michael Best & Friedrich LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Samuel C Johnston handle?
Samuel C Johnston focuses on business, securities, cannabis. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has Samuel C Johnston practiced law?
Samuel C Johnston has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Samuel C Johnston go to law school?
Samuel C Johnston earned their education at (LL.M. Taxation, 2018); (B.S., 2008).
How can I contact Samuel C Johnston for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. Taxation
New York University School of Law
- 2018
B.S.
Westminster College
- 2008

Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 2013

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