Attorney Jim D. Johnston has Achieved the AV Preeminent® Rating - the Highest Possible Rating from Martindale-Hubbell®.

Jim D. Johnston, a lawyer based in Newcastle, WA whose primary area of practice is Complex Corporate Transactions, has earned the AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®

NEWCASTLE, Wash., Aug. 9, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Martindale-Hubbell, a division of LexisNexis^®, has confirmed that attorney Jim D. Johnston still maintains the AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell's highest possible rating for both ethical standards and legal ability, even after first achieving this rating in 2002.

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For more than 130 years, lawyers have relied on the Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent^® rating while searching for their own expert attorneys. Now anyone can make use of this trusted rating by looking up a lawyer's rating on Lawyers.com or martindale.com. The Martindale-Hubbell^® AV Preeminent^® rating is the highest possible rating for an attorney for both ethical standards and legal ability. This rating represents the pinnacle of professional excellence. It is achieved only after an attorney has been reviewed and recommended by their peers - members of the bar and the judiciary. Congratulations go to Jim D. Johnston who has achieved the AV Preeminent^® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell^®.

Jim D. Johnston commented on the recognition: "The Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rating is a credential highly valued and sought after in the legal world. It used to be a sort of secret among attorneys who used the rating as a first screen when they needed to hire a lawyer they did not personally know. Now, thanks to the Internet, the Rating is a great way for anyone – lawyers or lay people - to use to screen lawyers. I am thankful to my peers who nominated me for this distinction, and proud to have earned this, the highest possible Martindale-Hubbell rating."

About Jim D. Johnston:a short profile by and about the honoree:

Jim D. Johnston represents entrepreneurs who are developing or deploying disruptive technologies. Mr. Johnston's background includes an active merger and acquisition practice in which he has represented both buyers and sellers of businesses in negotiated and hostile transactions. In addition, he provides regular representation in a wide range of business transactions including intellectual property licensing, public and private debt and equity offerings as well as venture capital investments.

The plaque shown here commemorates Jim D. Johnston's recognition.

To find out more or to contact Jim D. Johnston of Newcastle, WA, call 425-890-2367.

As a result of this honor, American Registry LLC, has added Jim D. Johnston to The Registry™ of Business and Professional Excellence. For more information, search The Registry™ at http://www.americanregistry.com.

This press release was written by American Registry, LLC, with approval by Martindale-Hubbell as well as approval and/or contributions from Jim D. Johnston; it was distributed by PR Newswire, a subsidiary of UBM plc.

Contact Information:
Jim D. Johnston 
Phone: 425-890-2367
Email Address: jjohnston@johnston-law.com

SOURCE American Registry