C. Randal "Randy" Johnston Sr.

About C.

Randy Johnston is a name partner in the Dallas-based litigation firm of Johnston Tobey Baruch. Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, Mr. Johnston has consistently earned recognition as one of the top trial lawyers in Texas during the past 30 years. Although perhaps best known for his work representing plaintiffs in legal malpractice claims, his experience covers a wide range of matters involving professional services, fiduciary duty, investment fraud, insurance and other business disputes. Honored by The Best Lawyers in America in the areas of Commercial Litigation, M&A Litigation, Legal Malpractice Law, and Professional Malpractice Law, he was named as a ”Texas Trial Legend“ by the Dallas Bar Association in 2012 and Trial Lawyer of the Year by the Dallas Bar Association in 2016. In 2022, D Magazine named Randy to its inaugural Best Lawyers Hall of Fame. In 2023, Randy was named the Lawdragon 500 Hall of Fame. A published poet, songwriter, and musician, Mr. Johnston is a frequent author and speaker on avoiding business and consumer fraud, and related topics.

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Education

• The University of Texas, J.D., with honors, graduated 1974
• Brigham Young University, B.A.

Bar Admissions

• Texas, 1974

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