Atty. Thomas Scott Johnston

Atty. Thomas Scott Johnston

Thomas Scott Johnston is a lawyer practicing administrative, government law, labor & employment and 2 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.A. degree from DePauw University in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years.

Toledo Toledo 56 yrs experience 56 year
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About Thomas Scott Johnston at a glance

Thomas Scott Johnston is a employment, litigation, education, and government attorney based in Toledo, Ohio. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1970), District of Columbia (1972), U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit a (1972), and U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio (1974). Educated at University of Toledo (J.D., 1970) and DePauw University (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Toledo, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thomas Scott Johnston is a lawyer practicing administrative, government law, labor & employment and 2 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from DePauw University in 1967, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • Thomas practices in Toledo, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Scott Johnston's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Scott 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.

Thomas Scott Johnston is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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

Thomas Scott Johnston is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Thomas Scott Johnston is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in Ohio →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Thomas Scott Johnston is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Ohio →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Scott Johnston

Where is Thomas Scott Johnston's law office located?
Thomas Scott Johnston's law practice is located in Toledo, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Scott Johnston handle?
Thomas Scott Johnston focuses on employment, litigation, education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Thomas Scott Johnston practiced law?
Thomas Scott Johnston has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did Thomas Scott Johnston go to law school?
Thomas Scott Johnston earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact Thomas Scott Johnston for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas Scott 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 Scott Johnston received?
Thomas Scott Johnston's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Toledo
- 1970
B.A.
DePauw University
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1970
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, District of South Dakota, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit a
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 1986
Michigan
Admitted: 1989

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