Douglas S. " Doug" Johnston, Jr.
About Douglas S. Johnston, Jr.
Douglas S. Johnston, Jr. is a lawyer based in Nashville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2003. Douglas S. Johnston, Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Employment Law - Individuals
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Union
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Current Firm: Barrett Johnston Martin & Garrison LLC
Education: Nashville School of Law, J.D., graduated 1977
Location: Nashville, TN
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