Atty. W. Thomas Johnston
W. Thomas Johnston is a lawyer practicing products liability, professional malpractice, municipal tort liability and 6 other areas of law.
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W. Thomas Johnston is an Of Counsel based in Springfield, Illinois. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, civil rights, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1966), U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois (1966), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit (1966). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1966) and Western Illinois University (B.A., 1963). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Springfield, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- W. Thomas Johnston is a lawyer practicing products liability, professional malpractice, municipal tort liability and 6 other areas of law
- W. received a B.A. degree from Western Illinois University in 1963, and has been licensed for 60 years
- W. practices in Springfield, IL
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W. Thomas Johnston's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases W. Thomas Johnston handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
W. Thomas Johnston is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Illinois →
W. Thomas Johnston is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
W. Thomas Johnston is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Illinois →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
W. Thomas Johnston is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate 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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