Atty. Thomas Owen Johnston

Atty. Thomas Owen Johnston

Thomas Owen Johnston is a lawyer practicing business disputes and counseling, corporate, commercial and business law and 6 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years.

New York New York 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Owen Johnston at a glance

Thomas Owen Johnston is a Principal based in New York, New York, practicing at Porzio, Bromberg & Newman P.C.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, and education. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1998) and New York United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit United States Court of Appeals for th (1999). Educated at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey (B.A., 1994) and University of Notre Dame Law School, Notre Dame, Indiana J.D. 1998 Articles Editor University of Notre Dame Law School, Notre Dame, Indiana J.D. Notre Dame Journal of Legislation (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Organizations/Memberships •New York County Lawyers' Association •Employer Trustee, IBEW Local 400 Welfare and Pension Benefits Funds •Notre Dame Law Association. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Owen Johnston is a lawyer practicing business disputes and counseling, corporate, commercial and business law and 6 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Thomas practices at Porzio, Bromberg & Newman P.C. in New York, NY and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Owen Johnston's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Education Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive 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 substantive 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Owen Johnston

Where is Thomas Owen Johnston's law office located?
Thomas Owen Johnston's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Porzio, Bromberg & Newman P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Owen Johnston handle?
Thomas Owen Johnston focuses on employment, business, litigation, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Thomas Owen Johnston practiced law?
Thomas Owen Johnston has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Thomas Owen Johnston go to law school?
Thomas Owen Johnston earned their education at (B.A., 1994); (—).
How can I contact Thomas Owen Johnston for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas Owen Johnston received?
Thomas Owen Johnston's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.A.
Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey
- 1994
University of Notre Dame Law School, Notre Dame, Indiana J.D. 1998 Articles Editor University of Notre Dame Law School, Notre Dame, Indiana J.D. Notre Dame Journal of Legislation
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 1998
New York United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit United States Court of Appeals for th
Admitted: 1999

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