Atty. Christopher James Thornton
Christopher James Thornton is a lawyer practicing real estate law, business transactions, commercial and civil litigation. Christopher received a B.B.A. degree from Memphis State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years.
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Christopher James Thornton is a Member based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Christopher J. Thornton, P.C.. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1987). Educated at University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law (J.D., 1987) and Memphis State University (B.B.A., 1984). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Memphis and Shelby (Chairman, Real Estate Section, 1991 Director, 1989, 1990, 1992) County Bar Associations. Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher James Thornton is a lawyer practicing real estate law, business transactions, commercial and civil litigation
- Christopher received a B.B.A. degree from Memphis State University in 1984, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Christopher practices at Christopher J. Thornton, P.C. in Memphis, TN
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Christopher James Thornton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Christopher James Thornton is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Christopher James Thornton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →
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Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Memphis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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