Christopher A. Johnston
Christopher A. Johnston
(877) 791-7790 (Toll Free)
Christopher A. Johnston is a founding partner of Johnston|Martineau, P.L.L.P. 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, and no-fault claims.
Chris recently 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 one of just twenty attorneys named an Up and Coming Attorney of The Year for 2007.
Chris and his wife currently live in Woodbury, Minnesota. He is the proud father of three children (with one on the way!) 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
- Death Cases (Wrongful Death)
- Pharmaceutical Cases
- No-Fault Claims
- DUI/DWI
- Construction Accidents
- Slip & Fall Injuries
- Mesothelioma
Bar Admissions
- Minnesota
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit
Education
- William Mitchell College of Law, St Paul, Minnesota
- University of Minnesota
Honors and Awards
- Named an Up and Coming Attorney of The Year, 2007
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Minnesota Association for Justice












