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.
For Stephen, Baron & Budd was a good match for his goals to bring about justice to those who have been wronged through no fault of their own: "I saw in Baron & Budd a law firm committed to helping those injured by corporate indifference and greed. I wanted to help those who could not otherwise help themselves." His dedication to this mission and his legal talent earned him recognition as a Super Lawyers "Rising Star" (Thomson Reuters, 2006).
Education
Texas Tech University (J.D., cum laude, 1996)
Texas A&M University (B.S., cum laude, 1993)
Bar & Court Admissions
Texas
Awards
Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers (National Trial Lawyers, 2017)
Professional Associations
American Association for Justice
Public Justice
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Dallas Trial Lawyers Association
