Mr. Johnston's practice involves commercial and civil litigation in maritime and energy matters, as well as matters involving insurance, intellectual property, construction and entertainment law. He has successfully tried numerous cases in both federal and state courts before judges and juries.

As a civil litigator he has tried complex commercial cases involving business disputes as well as personal injury cases arising under the Jones Act, the Longshore and Harbor Worker's Compensation Act and General Maritime Law.

He has additionally tried cases involving ship construction and coverage issues arising under builder's risk insurance. He has litigated construction claims, cases involving vessel collisions, wreck removal, pollution, products liability, environmental claims and toxic torts.

He has prosecuted complaints for exoneration from or limitation of liability involving major marine casualties. He is highly experienced in matters involving maritime liens and arrests of vessels. Mr. Johnston additionally has handled commercial transactions, including the drafting and negotiation of charter parties and berthing agreements.

He has also drafted and negotiated recording contracts, producer contracts and management agreements for clients in the entertainment industry. He has assisted clients with copyright and trademark registration and protection, music publishing, and the formation of business entities. Mr. Johnston has also successfully litigated contractual disputes and intellectual property cases involving copyrights and trademarks.

Furthermore, Mr. Johnston also assists clients in a wide range of transactional matters, and is experienced in the review and negotiation of contracts, with a particular focus on agreements in the oil and gas industry.

Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, February 28, 1968. Education: University of Georgia (B.A., cum laude, with general honors, 1990). Tulane Law School (J.D., cum laude, 1993). Member: New Orleans, Louisiana State, Federal and American Bar Association.