Background
Johnston, Scott R. was born on April 11, 1951 in Athens, Ohio, United States.
Johnston, Scott R. was born on April 11, 1951 in Athens, Ohio, United States.
Gettysburg College (Bachelor of Arts, 1973). Ohio Northern University (Juris Doctor, 1981). Boston University (Master of Laws, 1983).
Worked at Poles, Tublin, Patestides & Stratakis (New York, New York) specializing in General Practice, Admiralty, Corporate, International and Marine Insurance Law, Arbitration and Litigation, Commercial Real Estate, Commercial Finance, Matrimonial Disputes, International Trade and Business Transactions, Business Immigration, Estate Planning, Probate and Trusts, Environmental Law (Marine Pollution). Admitted to the bar, 1982, New Jersey and United States. District Court, District of New Jersey.
1984, New York and United States.
District Court, Southern and Eastern Districts of New New York 1990, United States. Supreme Court.
The firm was established in 1957 by the named partners, three of whom had a maritime background and Michael Patestides who had a background of General Practice. The firm has steadily developed its practice along with its general and domestic/international commercial practice.
Throughout the years all members and associates have been encouraged to take active roles in professional and civic organizations.