Atty. Christopher A. Thornton

Atty. Christopher A. Thornton

Christopher A. Thornton is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property, unfair competition and 16 other areas of law.

St. Louis St. Louis 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher A. Thornton at a glance

Christopher A. Thornton is a patent, trademark, copyright, business, and real estate attorney based in St. Louis, Missouri. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1996) and Illinois (1997). Educated at University of Illinois (J.D., 1996) and University of Illinois (M.S. University, 1993). Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Christopher A. Thornton is a lawyer practicing litigation, intellectual property, unfair competition and 16 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a M.S. degree from University of Illinois in 1993, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Christopher practices in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher A. Thornton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher A. Thornton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Patent Law

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Trademark Law

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Copyright Law

Christopher A. Thornton is one of 17,495 copyright attorneys indexed nationally. Browse copyright attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Louis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri 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 Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher A. Thornton

Where is Christopher A. Thornton's law office located?
Christopher A. Thornton's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher A. Thornton handle?
Christopher A. Thornton focuses on patent, trademark, copyright, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Christopher A. Thornton practiced law?
Christopher A. Thornton has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Christopher A. Thornton go to law school?
Christopher A. Thornton earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (M.S. University, 1993).
How can I contact Christopher A. Thornton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Illinois
- 1996
M.S. University
University of Illinois
- 1993

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1996
Illinois
Admitted: 1997

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