Stephen Johnston

Stephen Johnston, shareholder, began his career with Baron & Budd in 1997 as part of the firm’s asbestos litigation group. Stephen’s time in the asbestos group was marked by his respect for the individual client and a reputation for thoughtful attention to their cases and their lives. Stephen’s advocacy resulted in the recovery of millions of dollars for those injured by asbestos exposure.

Stephen brought his hard work and determined advocacy to the Environmental Litigation Group which he joined in 2004. Since that time he has represented hundreds of public entities seeking clean-up costs for water supplies contaminated by MTBE, Atrazine and TCP.

Stephen has also represented hundreds of individuals and businesses along the Gulf Coast impacted by the BP oil spill which resulted from the sinking of the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig.

For the last several years Stephen has led the firm’s litigation arising from TCP contamination of drinking water supplies. Under his leadership the firm has successfully resolved numerous TCP contamination cases.

Education:

• Texas Tech University (J.D., 1996)
• Texas A&M University (B.S., 1993)

Bar & Court Admissions:

• Texas

Professional Associations:

• American Association for Justice
• Public Justice
• Texas Trial Lawyers Association
• Dallas Trial Lawyers Association