Margaret A. Johnston

Administrative / Regulatory Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

Little Rock, Arkansas

22+ years experience

Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard PLLC

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

501-688-8800

https://www.mitchellwilliamslaw.com/margaret-johnston

425 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 1800, Little Rock, AR 72201

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Bio

Meg Johnston is a business and regulatory attorney with years of experience advising clients in regulatory, compliance, licensing, commercial and corporate business matters. She represents banks, bank holding companies, insurance and insurance holding companies, Fortune 500 companies and medium and small businesses in mergers and acquisitions, commercial and agricultural loans and commercial, corporate and real estate transactions. Meg also counsels agriculture landowners is leasing matters with utility companies and natural resources. She also counsels clients in intellectual property protection and licensing services and trademark clearance, application, monitoring and enforcement assistance. Meg Johnston is a business and regulatory attorney with years of experience advising clients in regulatory, compliance, licensing, commercial and corporate business matters. She represents banks, bank holding companies, insurance and insurance holding companies, Fortune 500 companies and medium and small businesses in mergers and acquisitions, commercial and agricultural loans and commercial, corporate and real estate transactions. Meg also counsels agriculture landowners is leasing matters with utility companies and natural resources. She also counsels clients in intellectual property protection and licensing services and trademark clearance, application, monitoring and enforcement assistance.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Arkansas

State Capital

Little Rock

Highest Court

Arkansas Supreme Court

Bar Association

Arkansas Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Administrative / Regulatory Law

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Administrative / Regulatory Law
Recognized: Banking and Finance Law
Recognized: Insurance Law
Recognized: Trademark Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023

Education

University of Arkansas at Little Rock, J.D., graduated 2003

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Reviews

Katherine Nguyen

3 months ago

Invaluable Guidance Through a Complex Bank Licensing Process

Our community bank needed to navigate a complex multi-state licensing application, a process fraught with regulatory pitfalls. We engaged Meg Johnston based on her recognized expertise in banking and administrative law, and it was the best decision we could have made. With over two decades of experience, particularly at Mitchell, Williams in Little Rock, she provided not just legal advice but strategic counsel. Meg anticipated regulatory concerns we hadn't considered and meticulously prepared our submission. Her deep understanding of both the Arkansas regulatory landscape and broader compliance frameworks was evident at every turn. The process concluded successfully and far more smoothly than we anticipated, directly due to her proactive and thorough approach. Meg is more than an attorney; she is a trusted advisor who combines sharp legal acumen with practical business sense. We have the utmost confidence in her abilities for any future corporate or regulatory matter.