Atty. Thomas Watts Johnston

Atty. Thomas Watts Johnston

Thomas Watts Johnston is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property law, antitrust law and 2 other areas of law. Thomas received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1958, and has been licensed for 65 years.

Springfield Springfield 65 yrs experience 65 year
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Profile Summary

About Thomas Watts Johnston at a glance

Thomas Watts Johnston is a personal injury, real estate, ip, product liability, and litigation attorney based in Springfield, Illinois. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1961). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1966) and University of Illinois (B.S., 1958). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Thomas Watts Johnston is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property law, antitrust law and 2 other areas of law
  • Thomas received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1958, and has been licensed for 65 years
  • Thomas practices in Springfield, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Watts Johnston's Areas of Practice

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

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 Watts Johnston is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Thomas Watts Johnston is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

Thomas Watts Johnston is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Watts Johnston

Where is Thomas Watts Johnston's law office located?
Thomas Watts Johnston's law practice is located in Springfield, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Watts Johnston handle?
Thomas Watts Johnston focuses on personal injury, real estate, ip, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Thomas Watts Johnston practiced law?
Thomas Watts Johnston has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
Where did Thomas Watts Johnston go to law school?
Thomas Watts Johnston earned their education at (J.D., 1966); (B.S., 1958).
How can I contact Thomas Watts Johnston for a consultation?
You can contact Thomas Watts 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 Watts Johnston received?
Thomas Watts Johnston's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1966
B.S.
University of Illinois
- 1958

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1961

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