Christopher R. Johnston, Shareholder

Christopher Johnson has extensive trial experience and concentrates his practice in premises, insurance fraud investigations, automobile, construction, and commercial litigation.   During his 24 years of practice, he has tried more than 75 cases to jury verdict.   Mr. Johnston is admitted to practice in Illinois and before the Federal District Courts for Northern Illinois and Eastern Wisconsin.

Primarily, Mr. Johnston handles the defense of businesses and individuals in liability matters including typical personal injury matters as well as those arising in the areas of false arrest, malicious prosecution, assault and battery, and property security cases.   Mr. Johnston also handles commercial disputes in law and chancery court.

Defending business, individuals and their insurers from fraudulent bodily injury and property claims has become a particular focus.  In addition, Mr. Johnston advises and represents personal lines insurance companies in coverage matters and uninsured and underinsured motorist claims.  He has earned an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

Memberships

• Illinois State Bar Association
• Chicago Bar Association
• Claims Association of Greater Chicago
• Illinois Chapter, National Association of Professional Insurance Investigators (NSPII) (President-2003; Vice President-2002)

Professional Activities

• Co-author: "Discovery In Automobile Accident Cases," Illinois Institute of Continuing Legal Education, 1987

News

• Not Guilty Verdict in Premises Liability Death Claim