CHRISTOPHER A. JOHNSTON Attorney At Law
Founding Partner
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Phone: (507) 269-8463 (507-ANY-TIME)
(877) 791-7790 (Toll Free)
Fax: 612-379-0480
E-mail Me
Christopher A. Johnston is a founding partner of JOHNSTON | MARTINEAU, PLLP. He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Minnesota and earned his law degree from William Mitchell College of Law. An experienced litigator, Chris’s case experience includes, among others,: dog bites, motor vehicle crashes, premises liability, snowmobile accidents, boat accidents, dram shop cases, death cases, pharmaceutical cases, no-fault claims, hotel liability claims, cases involving semi-trailers, and police brutality.
Chris settled a claim for one million dollars thereby making him eligible for inclusion in the million dollar advocates forum which is an association for trial lawyers with settlements or verdicts of one million dollars or more. Further, based on his many published articles, work in the community, and involvement with the Minnesota Trial Lawyers Association, he was named Up and Coming Attorney of The Year for 2007.
Chris has been named a Certified Civil Trial Specialist by the Minnesota Bar Association.
Chris and his wife currently live in Roseville, Minnesota. He is the proud father of four children and stepfather of three more. He enjoys spending whatever free time he has playing with his kids, golfing, and rooting for the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
• Litigator (Litigation & Appeals)
• Dog Bites
• Motor Vehicle Crashes
• Premises Liability
• Snowmobile Accidents
• Boat Accidents
• Dram Shop Cases
• Police Brutality Cases
• Death Cases (Wrongful Death)
• Hotel Liability
• Pharmaceutical Cases
• No-Fault Claims
• Construction Accidents
• Slip & Fall Injuries
• Mesothelioma
BAR ADMISSIONS
• Minnesota
• U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
• Federal Court – District of Minnesota
EDUCATION
• William Mitchell College of Law, St Paul, Minnesota
• University of Minnesota
• Area Community College
HONORS AND AWARDS
• Rising Star 2011
• Minnesota’s Outstanding Young Lawyers 2011
• Million Dollar Advocates Forum (eligible)
• Up and Coming Attorney of The Year, 2007
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS
• Minnesota Association for Justice
• American Association for Justice
Client Testimonials:
Ronnie A.
Margaret S.
Maggie W.