Business Details
Expert Legal Representation for Complex Matters
Johnston Pratt is a dynamic law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services through a client-centric approach. Our collaborative process leverages the collective expertise of our team to achieve superior results in complex legal matters. We prioritize straightforward communication, ensuring all legal advice and documentation are clear, concise, and accessible to our clients. With a relentless sense of urgency, we address time-sensitive challenges to transform crises into opportunities for our clients. Our persistent curiosity drives us to deeply understand our clients' industries, legal landscapes, and unique challenges, enabling precise and effective solutions.We combine advanced technology with a timeless work ethic to meet the evolving demands of our clients and the legal profession. Integrity, talent, and professional judgment form the foundation of our practice, guiding every decision we make. Our lawyers are not only legal experts but also strategic partners committed to advancing our clients' interests. We measure success by the tangible value we deliver, whether through litigation victories, successful transactions, or proactive compliance strategies. Johnston Pratt remains steadfast in its mission to create superior work through continuous evolution and unwavering dedication to client needs.
Services
Litigation
Transactions
Compliance
Investigations
Distressed Debt
Bankruptcy
Highlights and features
- We implement a collaborative process leveraging our diverse legal expertise.
- Our lawyers prioritize straightforward communication in plain English.
- We maintain a relentless sense of urgency to address time-sensitive matters.
- Our practice combines advanced technology with a timeless work ethic.
- We measure success by the tangible value delivered to clients.
Services
Litigation
Our litigation team represents businesses in complex commercial disputes across state and federal courts. We prepare every case for trial while creating strategic leverage to achieve favorable settlements. With extensive appellate experience, we handle class actions, multi-district litigations, and mission-critical cases for Fortune 500 companies and middle-market businesses.
Transactions
We provide comprehensive transactional services for corporate clients, financial institutions, and real estate developers. Our expertise covers mergers and acquisitions, debt financing, commercial leasing, and entity formation. Former general counsels and big-law attorneys deliver practical solutions that align legal strategies with business objectives while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Compliance
Our compliance group helps businesses navigate complex regulatory environments across industries. We design and implement compliance programs, conduct risk assessments, and provide training to prevent enforcement actions. Specialized expertise covers financial services, data privacy, advertising laws, and human resources compliance for public and private companies.
Investigations
We conduct independent internal investigations for companies facing allegations of corporate misconduct. Our team works with boards and security departments to uncover facts, mitigate risks, and develop remediation strategies. We balance thorough fact-finding with business continuity while addressing potential criminal exposure through DOJ compliance frameworks.
Distressed Debt
Our bankruptcy attorneys represent creditors and debtors in distressed debt situations. We handle workouts, bankruptcy proceedings, and creditor rights enforcement while providing cost-benefit analyses. Services include claim prosecution, reorganization plan evaluation, and asset disposition strategies through bankruptcy courts with coordinated litigation support.
People
Kenneth C. Johnston
Partner
Kenneth C. Johnston leads the firm with a focus on creating superior work through continuous evolution. He emphasizes balancing legal practice with business needs while maintaining core values of talent, integrity, and professional judgment.
Robert W. Gifford
Partner
Robert W. Gifford brings extensive litigation experience to complex commercial disputes. He specializes in trial preparation and strategic leverage creation while maintaining a client-focused approach to high-stakes legal matters.
Daniel S. Klein
Of Counsel
Daniel S. Klein provides transactional expertise with a background in corporate counsel roles. He advises on mergers and acquisitions, financial transactions, and regulatory compliance while emphasizing practical business solutions.
Catherine (Kate) Gaither
Of Counsel
Catherine Gaither specializes in compliance programs and internal investigations. She helps clients navigate regulatory challenges while developing effective risk management strategies across multiple industry sectors.
Kodie P. Bennion
Partner
Kodie P. Bennion focuses on distressed debt solutions and creditors' rights. He represents financial institutions and commercial clients in bankruptcy proceedings while providing strategic workout solutions for complex debt situations.
Questions
What practice areas does Johnston Clem Gifford specialize in?
We specialize in litigation, transactions, compliance, investigations, and distressed debt solutions for businesses of all sizes.
How does your firm approach client communication?
We prioritize straightforward communication using plain English to ensure clarity in all legal advice and documentation.
What makes your litigation strategy unique?
Our litigation method combines trial preparation with strategic leverage creation while maintaining continuous client feedback loops throughout case execution.
How do you handle complex regulatory compliance?
We design customized compliance programs with risk assessments, employee training, and monitoring systems to prevent enforcement actions.
What experience do you have with bankruptcy matters?
Our attorneys represent creditors and debtors in bankruptcy proceedings with expertise in claim prosecution and asset disposition strategies.
How do internal investigations work at your firm?
We conduct independent investigations with sensitivity to business operations while developing remediation strategies and protecting management interests.
