C. Randal "Randy" Johnston Sr.

C. Randal "Randy" Johnston Sr.


Johnston Tobey Baruch, P.C.

Recognized since 2013

Dallas, Texas

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants

Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions

Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants

Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
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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.

Location
  • 12377 Merit Drive, Suite 880
    Dallas, TX 75251
Education
  • The University of Texas, J.D., with honors, graduated 1974
  • Brigham Young University, B.A.
Bar Admissions
  • Texas, 1974
Affiliations
  • International Academy of Trial Lawyers - - Fellow
  • American Board of Trial Advocates - President, Dallas Chapter - 2004
  • Dallas Bar Association - Chair, Business Litigation Section - 2000
  • Dallas Bar Foundation - Charter Life Fellow
  • Dallas Trial Lawyers Association - President - 1999
  • National Institute of Trial Advocacy - Southern Region Instructor
  • Texas Bar Foundation - Life Fellow
Court Admissions
  • US Supreme Court
  • Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
  • Texas Eastern District Court
  • Texas Northern District Court
  • Texas Southern District/Bankruptcy Court
  • Texas Western District Court

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2023 - Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Dallas/Fort Worth (2024)
  • Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Dallas/Fort Worth (2023)
  • Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions, Dallas/Fort Worth (2023)
  • Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Dallas/Fort Worth (2022)
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Dallas/Fort Worth (2020)
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, Dallas/Fort Worth (2019)
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants, Dallas/Fort Worth (2018)
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Dallas/Fort Worth (2017)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Legal Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
  • Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
  • Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
Awards:
  • Best Lawyers in America - 2013-2024
  • Hall of Fame inductee, Lawdragon Leading Lawyers in America, 2023
  • Texas Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters – 2003-2023
  • Best Lawyers in Dallas Hall of Fame by D Magazine, 2022
  • Top 100 in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas Super Lawyers, 2008-2011, 2013, 2021-2022
  • Best Lawyers in Dallas – D Magazine – 2004-2019
  • Trial Lawyer of the Year – Dallas Bar Association – 2016
  • Texas Trial Legend – Dallas Bar Association - 2012
  • Go-To Lawyer for Legal Malpractice - Texas Lawyer's “Go To” Guide - 2007
  • AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Litigation - Securities
  • Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs

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