About Kenneth “KJ” Johnston

Kenneth “KJ” Johnston is a partner at Phelps Dunbar LLP. KJ represents financial institutions, energy companies and businesses in high-stakes litigation, regulatory actions and complex business disputes. He helps clients navigate disputes where legal, financial and operational risks converge. When corporate governance, creditor remedies and financial exposure add risk to clients’ operations, KJ aligns legal strategy with business objectives and realities. KJ’s practice is grounded in financial services litigation. He regularly represents banks, lenders and institutional clients in disputes involving loan structures, syndications, lender liability and statutory frameworks, including: Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA); Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA); Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA); and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC).