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About Charles S. Thornton at a glance
Charles S. Thornton is a Member based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Lawson & Thornton PC. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1976). Educated at Syracuse University (—). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mr. Charles S. Thornton is a lawyer practicing fiduciary law
- Charles received a degree from Syracuse University, and has been licensed for 50 years
- Charles practices at Lawson & Thornton PC in Atlanta, GA
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Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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