Marc A Johnston

From the first day I met Marc I knew he was the attorney for me. He was easy to talk to and confident. Marc defended me when I was T-boned in my car by another driver. My car was totaled and I fractured my neck. I sued the negligible driver’s employer who he was driving for at the time of the collisi...on. The employer’s insurance company wanted to settle out of court but failed to meet us at an appropriate settlement until the day before trial. We stuck to our guns and the insurance company offered over double their best offer, which we were pleased with. We were confident in doing well in court and I think the insurance company knew that. Marc and his team did a great job at preparing me for the trial and even came to my house to better understand who I was and how this crash had affected my life. I was seen at the VA in Portland for my neck fracture. The VA had a lien on nearly $20,000 to cover my medical costs. A few months after the case was settled, Marc and his team was able to get the VA to drop the lien for the full amount! Needless to say I am very pleased with the outcome of the case and happy to have worked with Marc. Thank you Marc for making sure I was treated fairly by the insurance company.

August 1, 2014 In 2009, I was rear-ended by another driver while stopped at an intersection. As a result of the collision, I had to endure a multitude of treatments including months of physical therapy, injections, a shoulder surgery and two neck surgeries . Knowing I would need help in recover...ing property losses as well as long-term care costs, I sought out a general attorney for legal help. After a couple of years, this attorney was eager to settle my case through mediation (he was relying very heavily on the medical opinions put forth by the defendant’s doctors). I felt it was a less than favorable amount and wasn't worth all of the agony I had endured. At that time, I began to seek new counsel. After many phone calls, I was referred to Marc Johnston. My initial call to Mr. Johnston's office, I had to leave a voicemail. He personally returned my call later that day. It turned out he had just left Portland for a two week vacation to Hawaii with his family. Nonetheless, he was interested to hear the details of my case. Over the next couple of weeks, we spoke over the phone on several occasions as he was eager to answer all of my questions. At no time, did he make me feel like I was "bothering him" on his vacation. The difference in representation between my first attorney and Marc Johnston, was night and day. Marc reached out to my medical providers and got their unbiased medical opinion for my case. He worked with experts to determine not only the costs of treatments to date, but also calculations for future medical care. This information was presented in the mediation Marc led that resulted in a settlement that was far more reasonable than the settlement offer my original attorney described to me as “fair." Even though the fee was based on a fixed percentage of the gross settlement, the service from The Johnston Law Firm didn’t stop there. Marc and his assistant actively worked with various medical providers to reduce my medical bills to a fraction of their original totals; more consistent with the rates charged to insurance companies. This resulted in over $10,000 of additional net proceeds to me in the settlement. Finally, Marc assisted me with other financial matters that related to the collision. Increasing medical bills and out of pocket co-payments left me overextended on credit card debt. Marc was able to work with the credit card companies to reduce the exorbitant debt, resulting in more proceeds from the settlement. Anyone considering using The Johnston Law Firm for a personal injury case need look no further. The expertise, professionalism, and customer service of Marc and his staff are amazing. Sincerely, Jessica L.

I was referred to Marc after I was involved in a car accident and attempted to negotiate my personal injury claim with an insurance company on my own. Even though the other driver accepted liability, and I spent several months on chiropractic treatment, the insurance adjuster and I wouldn’t agree to ...a settlement. Given my back injuries and need for continued treatment, I couldn’t accept the settlement offer, but the adjuster would not budge in our negotiations. When I hired Marc, he knew exactly what factors to emphasize and wrote an exceptional demand letter once I completed my treatment. Marc negotiated the settlement several times and was able to get a settlement that was far more than I expected and more than twice the amount the adjuster initially offered me. In addition, Marc negotiated with my medical providers and got them to lower their medical bills. I highly recommend Marc for any personal injury claim!

This past summer I was struck by a vehicle while riding my bicycle. I had heard that these situations can be time consuming, frustrating and potentially very expensive so I decided it would be best to hire an attorney. I came across Marc Johnston on-line and gave him a call to explain my situation a...nd maybe get some feedback. I immediately found him to be extremely personable, genuinely concerned with my situation and knowledgeable in regards to all the variables we would need to take into consideration. After he agreed to take my case, progress was swift. In no time he had discovered the gentleman who hit me was actually uninsured and immediately took appropriate action in regards to dealing with my own insurance company. Every step of the way he was clear in explaining what the best course of action would be and WHY. Marc and his paralegal Karen answered every one of my phone calls. They dealt with my insurance company and the various medical providers I saw directly and ultimately had my bills reduced by approximately 75% across the board. All in all the result was exceptional. This accident was unfortunate, physically painful and has sidelined me for the better part of the year. It prompted my relocation and possible career change. It has been a long year to say the least. However, from the very first phone call up until the resolution of my case The Johnston Law Firm has been nothing but a pleasure to work with. They are friendly, always professional, and I could not be happier with the work both Marc and Karen have done on my behalf.

I was in a significant car accident the day I moved to Portland. Being new to town, I did not know many people, and had no experience with attorneys here at all. When it became apparent I needed the help of an attorney, I was referred to Marc Johnston by a coworker. The recommendation proved invalua...ble to successfully resolving my case. The Johnston Law Firm and its staff were always professional, helpful and responsive. The Johnston Law Firm helped me sort through the challenges and expenses associated with my accident. As a few examples, the firm: • Negotiated strongly on my behalf, with multiple insurance companies. • Succeeded at getting almost all of my medical expenses waived through persuasive and skillful negotiations. • Was thorough and helpful at every step, and was strong and persuasive in negotiating with the insurance companies. • Kept me apprised as the case progressed and kept me informed throughout the process. The firm’s research was in-depth, cutting edge and all encompassing, especially as it relates to forcing my health insurance insurance company to waive their entire lien of almost $60K. Additionally, the firm successfully negotiated a reduction or waiver of several other liens. As a result, the firm was able to dramatically reduce the amount of the almost $100K in medical expenses I had to repay from my settlement. I highly recommend the firm to anyone who needs help after an accident.