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Abraham F. Johns Jr.

also known as A. Frank Johns, Frank Johns
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Practice areas

OtherTrustsGuardianshipLitigationElder law
  1. Elder law: 60%

  2. Litigation: 10%

  3. Guardianship: 10%

  4. Trusts: 10%

  1. Wills and living wills: 10%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

239 N. Edgeworth St.
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Booth Harrington & Johns of NC PLLC

239 N. Edgeworth St.
Greensboro, NC, 27401-2217

Booth Harrington & Johns of NC PLLC

1914 J. N. Pease Place
Charlotte, NC, 28282

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
DCSuspended197910/14/2017
NCActive197712/07/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
AV Rating/Preeminent Attorney - from 1995Martindale-Hubbell2012
Elder LawBest Lawyers in America - from 20022012
Super LawyerSuper Lawyers from 20082012
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Principal, Charter PartnerBooth Harrington & Johns of NC PLLC1979 - Present
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Friends Homes, Inc.Board of Directors2012 - Present
Society of Financial Service ProfessionalsPresident2011 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (North Carolina chapter)Charter Chair2011 - Present
American College of Trust and Estate CounselFellow2000 - Present
National Guardianship AssociationN/A1988 - Present
American Bar AssociationN/AN/A
North Carolina Bar Association, Elder Law SectionN/AN/A
Academy of Special Needs PlannersCharter Advisory Board2006 - 2009
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Council of Advanced PractitionersNational Chair2006 - 2007
North Carolina Bar AssociationElder Law Section Council2005 - 2008
Alzheimer's Association - Western Carolina ChapterPresident2005 - 2007
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysPresident1999 - 2000
North Carolina Bar AssociationElder Law Section Charter Chair1996 - 1998
North Carolina Guardianship AssociationCharter Board1995 - 1995
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Stetson UniversityLL. M.2008
Florida State UniversityJ. D.1971
Florida State UniversityB. S.1968
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
North Carolina Elder Law SymposiumHot Fiduciary Litigation2012
National Guardianship Association ColloquiumPerson-Centered Guardianship: Rethinking Substituted Judgment and Best Interest2012
LecturePutting It All Together and Becoming an Elder Law Attorney2012
SeminarClients with Special Needs and the Special Needs Trust - How They Are Served and How SNTs Work2011
Mecklenburg County Bar AssociationBasic Ethics Related to the Elderly2011
Judicial CollegeOverview of Guardianship Proceedings2011
45th Heckerling InstituteCommon and Not-So-Common Drafting of Special Needs Trusts2011
InserviceAdvance Directives and Durable Powers of AttorneyN/A

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Mark Gott, Guardianship Attorney on May 10, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Mr. Johns for years. We have both been to the same elder law conferences. I have had court cases with him. I know him to be amongst the most knowledgeable attorneys in the field of elder law. He is someone I would personally call if I had a legal question that I did not know the answer to in the field of guardianship law.

Justin Ervin, Probate Attorney on Jan 31, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Frank," as I know him, is the go-to guy for elder law -- a real guru. He is both a passionate and caring advocate for his clients and an asset to our local community and the legal community at large. I endorse this lawyer.

Vincent Russo, Elder law Attorney on Jun 27, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse this lawyer. A. Frank Johns is a national leader in the field of elder law, special needs and estate planning. I have personally worked with Frank on various national organizations including the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Academy of Special Needs Planners. He is the recipient of many awards including the Theresa Award for his outstanding community service helping people with disabilities. Through the years, I have had several client matters with Frank and he has always been attentive, professional and caring. Frank is also nationally recognized for his expertise in Guardianship matters. I highly recommend Frank Johns to anyone who is in need of elder law, special needs and estate planning in North Carolina.

Tim Nay, Estate planning Attorney on Dec 6, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I have known Frank Johns for over 25 years both as a leader in the fields of Elder Law, Special Needs Planning and Estate Planning and as a compassionate and effective advocate for his clients. His experience in these fields is invaluable and second to none in the Greensboro area. In addition the legal team at Booth Harrington & Johns is equally caring and client friendly. I strongly recommend Frank and the law offices of Booth Harrington & Johns if you are looking for the best in your area.

Harry Margolis, Elder law Attorney on Nov 9, 2010
Relationship: Other

I have known Frank for almost two decades through the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, where he has been a leader and an inspiration to his colleagues throughout the nation.