J. Lawson Johnston
Shareholder
ljohnston@dmclaw.com |
Direct: 412-392-5483
Two PPG Place
Suite 400
Pittsburgh, PA 15222-5402
Main: 412-281-7272
Fax: 888-811-7144
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania
Education
- Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University, J.D. (1974)
- Temple University, B.A. (1968)
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Representative Matters
- Obtained dismissal of eight occupational lung disease cases filed by former employees of a national railway company following Frye hearing at which judge precluded testimony of plaintiffs’ medical expert
- Successfully defended Class I railroad in jury trial in head-on train collision involving four deaths of railroad employees
- Successfully defended Class I and Short Line railroads in numerous FELA, crossing accident and trespasser trials
- Involved in supervising railroad personnel in investigating catastrophic injuries and derailments and coordinating railroad response to National Safety Transportation Board and Federal Railroad Administration, leading to successful early amicable resolution of injury and property damage claims
- Successfully represented railroads in OSHA matters involving death of employees in claims involving railroad rules violations
Speaking Engagements
- “OSHA Proposed Constricted Recordkeeping Rules: Best Compliance Practices Uncovered!” (Co-Speaker); live webcast; The Knowledge Group; 3/18/2016
Admissions and Licenses
- Pennsylvania Bar Admission
- Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
- United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
- United States District Court for the District of Columbia
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
- United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
Memberships
- Allegheny County Bar Association
- National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel
- Pennsylvania Bar Association
Community
- Neighborhood Legal Services (Protection From Abuse Project)
Education
- Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University, J.D. (1974)
- Temple University, B.A. (1968)