Scott W. Johnston
About Scott W. Johnston
Scott W. Johnston is a lawyer based in Minneapolis, MN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2010. Scott W. Johnston is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Trademark Law
Current Firm: Merchant & Gould PC
Education: Illinois Institute of Technology, J.D., graduated 1994 and University of Colorado at Boulder, graduated 1989
Location: Minneapolis, MN
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