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Christopher Kyle Johnston
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Biography
Experienced law firm representing people harmed by pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices. No fee unless we win. Call today for a free consultation: (844) FILE-SUIT.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Defective and Dangerous Products
35%
18 years | 2,000 cases
Personal Injury
25%
18 years | 2,000 cases
Litigation
20%
18 years | 2,000 cases
Class Action
10%
18 years | 2,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-45%
Pro bono
5 %
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Louisiana for 14 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 2011
Licensed in California for 17 years
State: California
Acquired: 2008
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2025
Location
Johnston Law Group
649 Mission Street, 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94105
Johnston Law Group
268 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Suite 1020, San Juan, PR, 00918
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Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2009 | Contracts & Agreements
Highly recommended lawyer
Kyle has been legal counsel for my non-profit, taking on projects ranging from tax-exemption filing to contracts and agreements. Even though his work has been pro-bono, he has treated our work in a superior professional and diligent manner. Kyle is smart, and also has a way of simplifying complex le...
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"Mr. Johnston is one of the brighter attorneys I have encountered. He possesses a creativity that is rare among our peers and would be of great benefit to those lucky enough to work with him."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2025.
Interim suspension after conviction issued in CA, 2025
updated on 09/19/2025This means the attorney temporarily lost his or her license to practice law while the State investigates whether the attorney should be disciplined. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.
Honors
2018
Excellence in Personal Injury Law, Lawyers of Distinction
2018
Listed in Class Action/Mass Torts, Super Lawyers
2018
Top 40 Under 40, The National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 10% in the USA in Personal Injury, Lawyers of Distinction
2017
Listed in Class Action/Mass Torts, Super Lawyers
2011
Top 100 in Technology, Silicon Bayou News
2011
Member, New Orleans Regional Leadership Institute
2010
40 under 40, Gambit Weekly
2009
Pro Bono Service Award, Fenwick & West LLP
2008
Pro Bono Service Award, Fenwick & West LLP
Work Experience
2015 - Present
President, Johnston Law Group
2013 - 2014
Associate General Counsel - M&A, Securities, Governance, LHC Group, Inc.
2010 - 2013
Assistant General Counsel, Globalstar, Inc.
2008 - 2010
Corporate Associate, Fenwick & West LLP
Associations
2015 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2008 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
IN RE: Bard IVC Filters Products Liability Litigation
Ongoing
In Re: Cook Medical, Inc. IVC FIlters Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation
Ongoing
In Re Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) Products Liability Litigation
Ongoing
In Re Pradaxa (Dabigatran Etexilate) Products Liability Litigation
Ongoing
Doe v. Marriott International, Inc., et al.
Ongoing
Cocco et al. v. Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC
Ongoing
Education
2008
Tulane University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
Rice University, Jones Graduate School of Management
M.B.A.
2001
Louisiana State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2018
Mass Tort Nexus - Mass Tort Immersion Course
Getting into Mass Torts
Publications
2018
2010
Silicon Bayou News
The Silicon Bayou 100
2010
Gambit Weekly
Gambit's 40 Under 40
2009
Baton Rouge Business Report
The Risk Takers
Languages
English
Spanish