Emily G. Johnston

Emily G. Johnston

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 40 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Mount Pleasant, SC
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody ... +2 more

1051 Chuck Dawley Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC

About Emily

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 30%

Taking the First Step Is the Most Difficult Part. We are always cost-conscious and will work for the most cost-effective solutions in your case. CALL TODAY

30%
Child Custody 25%

We strive to protect your right to child custody and to create an order that will work for your entire family long term. You do not have to face these issues alone; our attorneys are here to help. Reach out today.

25%
Family 25%

Focused On Divorce And Family Law, Contact Us for Trusted Counsel Today

25%
Alimony 10%

Unlike child support, alimony payments are not governed by state guidelines in South Carolina. Also known as spousal support, alimony is awarded to one spouse based on a number of factors considered by the family court judge. Call Today!

10%
Mediation 10%

Amy frequently receives referrals from other attorneys who know and respect her ability to help couples reach commonsense solutions to their family law problems.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-350 per hour

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in South Carolina for 40 years

State: South Carolina

Acquired: 1985

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 40 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1985

Resigned Membership

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Emily G. Johnston

1051 Chuck Dawley Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464

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Emily G. Johnston's Reviews

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Posted by John | November 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

In Control

Emily has the experience and the contacts needed within the Charleston Area needed to stay in control of her clients needs during the stressful time of divorce. Her knowledge of past cases and experiences allows her to give clients multiple options and examples of past outcomes based on the facts.... At times when I personally was full of anxiety and nervous, she managed to reel me back in and stay in control.

Posted by Robert | November 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney

Very Pleased

Ms. Johnston was very effective in handling my case and was both courteous and knowledgeable. During the whole process she was accessible and I felt assured by her competence in handling the various issues that were involved. I would definitely recommend her as an attorney.

Posted by Bob | November 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Caring and professional

During my divorce Emily and her staff were there for me. They offered excellent advice, explained my choices, and offered excellent support. I have gone back to them for other legal advice and continue to be very pleased with their work. I hope you do not have to go through a divorce, but if you ...do, you should definitely hire Emily and her staff.

Posted by Trent | September 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Kept my son a strong part of my life. To All Fathers I strongly Recommend This "A TEAM"

I wanted to take out sometime to say thank you for making my son's Birthday one of the greatest thus far. He had a great time and I really enjoyed the moment when other families would see us together and stop to ask his age and did I travel there all by myself with a young child, I could only answer ...yes but there reply made me proud when a stranger would say " you're a good Dad "! I really want to thank you both for making this all happen for him as well as myself. The look on his face when he seen Micky Mouse was priceless, he just had to touch him to make sure he was real. When we walked back stage to see him my son had no ideal what was going to happen but when he saw Micky so close and in person it made it all worth it just with that one moment. Great father and son time, provided by a great legal team! As a father the hardest thing for me to face while dealing with a divorce was the fact of me NOT being a major part of my son's life, loosen time with him, and his father just being cut out of his life because things didn't work between his mother and myself. This legal team seen how important it is to me for my son and I to have a relationship and fought to keep are relationship going and keeping are bond strong. Making life after a divorce very possible with a child. To all the fathers in the Charleston area, I strongly recommend this legal team to assist in your rights as a father to keep your child a part in your life as well as you in theirs. Men tend to think that they will loose when it comes to being a strong part of the child's life and I felt the same way myself! I felt like I couldn't express myself as a parent how important my son is to me. Emily took the time as well as Brittany and used everything they could to insure that my son and I would continue to have a father and son relationship. It wasn't an easy road to travel but there was a positive outcome at the end. To Emily, I Thank You, To Brittany, I Thank You. Great legal team Highly Recommend. Trent E, a Proud Father and Daddy.

Posted by Brian J. | April 21, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

If you want/NEED the BEST of the BEST, HIRE EMILY JOHNSTON!

Ok folks, especially MEN. I WILL tell you first hand. I have hired three lawyers. TWO OF WHICH WERE MEN...THEY TOOK ME FOR A FINANCIAL RIDE. I DIDN'T RECEIVE A FINAL OUTCOME EITHER TIME. FOUR YEARS LATER, I THEN DECIDED TO FIGHT FIRE WITH FIRE...I HIRED EMILY JOHNSTON AND WITHIN 2 1/2 MONTHS MY DIVOR...CE WAS FINAL! Words can not explain the appreciation I have for Emily, and her legal team! Once again folks, you will not be disappointed if you do hire Emily johnston. You will thank youself in the very near future, for making the right choice! Sincerely yours, BRIAN J.

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Emily G. Johnston's Lawyer Endorsements

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Homer Jordan

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Autumn Hazy

Family lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Emily is a knowledgeable, thorough attorney who never hesitates to mentor younger attorneys in the community. She is a pleasure to work with and one of the most competent attorneys I know."

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Courtney Kerce

Unknown lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Boles

Unknown lawyer | Mar 16

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Cannot say enough about Emily's ability to get to the heart of a matter. She is a pleasure to work with, formidable to work against, and is a very talented mediator as well."

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Susan Rosen

Family lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Emily is an excellent family court lawyer and is well respected by her peers. She is a formidable advocate and also shows great compassion for her clients. She has over 30 years experience and received her MBA and JD degrees from UNC-CH. She is a critical thinker, results oriented, and cares about client satisfaction. I endorse this lawyer."

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Mary Murray

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Emily is one of the most well respected attorneys practicing in Family Court for good reason. She is an accomplished trial lawyer who not only possesses the skills to handle even the most complex cases, but she has a pragmatic approach which often results in saving her client's time, money and the emotional turmoil which so often plague divorce cases. Emily is known for her candor and her ability to assess the situation early on. While some attorneys may tell a client what he/she wants to hear to get retained, Emily has the ability to be honest and the experience to make an accurate assessment. She is one of the few attorneys who practice in family court with an MBA, a valuable resource when dealing with financial issues. If I were divorcing Emily would be at the top of my list of attorneys to call."

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David Carroll

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this Emily, Emily has a bright understanding of the law and cares about her clients. I am happy to endorse her."

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Ryan Schwartz

Family lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Emily is well respected by the family bar and I would highly recommend her."

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Courtney Kerce

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Litigation lawyer

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Daniel Boles

Family lawyer

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Susan Rosen

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2015

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Attorney, EGJ Law Offices

1992 - 1997

Associate Attorney, Uricchio, Howe and Krell, PA

1988 - 1992

Attorney, Law Office of Emily G. Johnston

1987 - 1988

Associate Attorney, Law off ice Mark C. Tannenbaum

1985 - 1987

Associate Attorney, Clawson & Staubes, LLC

Associations

2012 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1985 - Present

Charleston County Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2006

South Carolina Association for Justice

Chairperson

2005 - 2005

South Carolina Association for Justice

Chairperson

2004 - 2004

South Carolina Association for Justice

Chairperson

Education

1984

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA

1980

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

BA

Speaking Engagements

2014

What Family Court Practitioners Need to Know

My Temporary Order is Awful - What are my options?

2014

Adapting to Sudden Life Changes

Divorce and Financial Planning

Languages

French

English

Activity

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