Atty. Thomas Carter Johnston

Atty. Thomas Carter Johnston

Thomas Carter Johnston is a lawyer practicing business formation, business litigation, civil litigation and 9 other areas of law. Thomas has been licensed for 29 years.

San Diego San Diego 29 yrs experience 29 year
Call (619) 984-3041 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Thomas Carter Johnston at a glance

Thomas Carter Johnston is a Member based in San Diego, California, practicing at T.C. Johnston, LL.M. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on formation, contracts, copyright, personal injury, and business. Admitted to practice in California (1997). Educated at Thomas Jefferson School of Law (J.D. University, 1996). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Carter Johnston is a lawyer practicing business formation, business litigation, civil litigation and 9 other areas of law
  • Thomas has been licensed for 29 years
  • Thomas practices at T.C
  • Johnston, LL.M in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Carter Johnston's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

Thomas Carter Johnston is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in California →

Contracts

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Copyright Law

Thomas Carter Johnston is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

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.

Thomas Carter Johnston is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Thomas Carter Johnston is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Carter Johnston

Where is Thomas Carter Johnston's law office located?
Thomas Carter Johnston's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is T.C. Johnston, LL.M. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Carter Johnston handle?
Thomas Carter Johnston focuses on formation, contracts, copyright, personal injury, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Thomas Carter Johnston practiced law?
Thomas Carter Johnston has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Thomas Carter Johnston go to law school?
Thomas Carter Johnston earned their education at (J.D. University, 1996).
How can I contact Thomas Carter Johnston for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. University
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
- 1996

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1997

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