Mark A. Johnston is a Member in the firm’s Litigation Division. His practice involves a broad range of experience in complex civil litigation including products liability, construction and surety litigation, lead paint, trademark litigation, insurance coverage, employment discrimination, as well as commercial litigation including business torts and contract disputes. He has represented clients in various state and Federal courts at the trial and appellate levels, and before state and federal administrative agencies. Mr. Johnston’s experience includes representing commercial airlines in trademark litigation before the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), as well as commercial and employment litigation in Federal courts. He has defended insurance companies in direct action suits in various jurisdictions throughout the country, and regularly advises insurance companies in trademark and coverage matters. Mr. Johnston has also successfully defended elevator and escalator, automotive and heavy industrial equipment manufacturers in numerous products liability cases.
Mr. Johnston’s substantial commercial litigation experience has included representing various business entities including manufacturers, hotel management companies, a media brokerage firm and a national recruitment firm. He has successfully litigated cases involving a wide spectrum of commercial claims including breach of contract, fraudulent conveyance, unfair business practices, tortious interference, and unlawful disclosure of trade secrets. Applying his extensive litigation experience, Mr. Johnston regularly counsels and advises businesses on labor and employment matters with the unique perspective of a seasoned litigator.
In addition to representing corporate and business clients, Mr. Johnston has also defended and counseled foreign governments in cases brought under the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) in Federal court, and in appeals before the U.S. Courts of Appeals.
Mr. Johnston is actively involved with the District of Columbia Pro Bono program representing indigent clients in disputes concerning child custody and domestic relations.
J.D., Tulane University School of Law, 1999
B.A., Lafayette College, 1996
District of Columbia and Maryland; U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and the District of Maryland; U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia and the Fourth Circuit
District of Columbia Bar Association; Maryland Bar Association; American Bar Association; Defense Research Institute
