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Emily G. Johnston grew up in Statesville, North Carolina. She is the fourth child of five children. As a child she studied hard, ran from her brothers, and tried to paint and play piano. She attended Salem Academy her junior and senior years, and holds Salem in high regard. She credits Salem with having given her exceptional study skills and lifelong friends. Emily attended MBA/JD school at UNC-Chapel Hill after graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill with a major in French. She spent her junior year in Montpellier, France. During law school and MBA school, she frequently saw famous basketball players on the Tar Heel team because the gym was in between the law and business schools. After graduating with her prized degree, Emily relocated to the Charleston area to be close to her parents who had retired on Kiawah Island. Kiawah remains one of her favorite places, but her favorite activity is hiking in the mountains near Caesars Head, South Carolina. She is the proud mother of a son and twin daughters. Emily loves practicing law and meeting and helping new people. Contact info:Office: [email protected] Click here to visit website
Michelle Nelson
I hired Emily Johnston to help with a complex residential real estate closing in South Carolina that was becoming contentious due to title issues and a difficult seller. From our first consultation, her general practice expertise was evident—she navigated the contractual details, local property laws, and the interpersonal tensions with a steady hand. I particularly appreciated her personal approach; she mentioned growing up in a large family in Statesville, and that ability to manage multiple perspectives and stay calm under pressure truly showed. She worked diligently to resolve the title defects and negotiated favorable terms, ultimately getting the deal across the finish line. My only minor critique is that during the busiest weeks, email responses could sometimes take a full business day, which added a bit of anxiety. However, when we did connect, her advice was always thorough and clear. I would confidently recommend Emily for a wide range of legal matters, especially where a practical, multi-faceted approach is needed.
