Atty. Thomas M. Johnston

Atty. Thomas M. Johnston

Tom Johnston is a reliable and highly experienced Indianapolis attorney who is pleased to serve clients both large and small. If you are seeking legal counsel in the areas of real estate and business law, Tom will provide an utmost level of professionalism.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas M. Johnston at a glance

Thomas M. Johnston is a Member based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Thomas M. Johnston. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on residential, formation, contracts, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1974). Educated at Indiana University School of Law (J.D., 1974) and Indiana University (B.S., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Tom Johnston is a reliable and highly experienced Indianapolis attorney who is pleased to serve clients both large and small
  • If you are seeking legal counsel in the areas of real estate and business law, Tom will provide an utmost level of professionalism
  • When you are facing legal issues, you do not want to leave your destiny in the hands of someone inexperienced
  • Instead, you should trust Tom, an attorney who has been licensed for over 42 years
  • He serves clients throughout the State of Indiana with a concentration on Central Indiana
  • Education and Experience After graduating summa cum laude (second in class) from the Indiana University School of Law in Indianapolis in 1974, Tom practiced in a large Indianapolis law firm-as a partner fifteen (15) years Tom’s number of years practicing law isn’t the only impressive factor of his experience level
  • His repertoire also includes many years practicing as partner at a large Indianapolis firm from the time he graduated Summa Cum Laude at Indiana University until 1994
  • With that experience, he developed a strong reputation for expertise, honesty and professionalism in the Indianapolis and surrounding law community
  • He then left the firm and pursued entrepreneurial endeavors of his own until 1997
  • Being an entrepreneur himself, he has a passion for pursuing business law cases centered on individual, corporate, borrower, and lender representation
  • Tom has been practicing law on his own since 1997, proving himself to be a seasoned professional in his specialized fields
  • Speaking Opportunities and Legal Articles Earlier in Tom’s career, he was entrusted to speak at several continuing legal education and business law seminars for real estate and business lawyers
  • In connection with these seminars, Tom prepared scholarly papers, some of which include The Check System and Bank’s Duties and Obligations, The Effect of Debtor’s Disposition of Collateral and Debtor’s Name or Structural Change on Continuation of Existence, and Perfection of a Security Interest and Investment Securities
  • Tom was also active with recodification of the Indiana Uniform Commercial Code and certain tax statutes
  • His contributions to the legal society have positioned him as an expert in his areas of expertise
  • An Experienced, Efficient, and Fair Indianapolis Attorney Representing clients of all sizes, Tom is committed to providing the best legal services possible to every single client
  • He makes a point to structure a fee arrangement that is fair and manageable for clients of all budget realms, proving that he is an attorney you can trust with your legal situations
  • Give him a call today if you are seeking an attorney in Indianapolis

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas M. Johnston's Areas of Practice

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

Residential Real Estate

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Business Formation

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Contracts

Thomas M. Johnston is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Indiana →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Real Estate Law

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

Thomas M. Johnston is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas M. Johnston

Where is Thomas M. Johnston's law office located?
Thomas M. Johnston's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Thomas M. Johnston. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas M. Johnston handle?
Thomas M. Johnston focuses on residential, formation, contracts, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Thomas M. Johnston practiced law?
Thomas M. Johnston has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Thomas M. Johnston go to law school?
Thomas M. Johnston earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S., 1970).
How can I contact Thomas M. Johnston for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas M. Johnston directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Thomas M. Johnston received?
Thomas M. Johnston's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University School of Law
- 1974
B.S.
Indiana University
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1974

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