Atty. Christopher Paul Thorman

Atty. Christopher Paul Thorman

Christopher Paul Thorman is a lawyer practicing employment law, discrimination, civil rights and 6 other areas of law. Christopher received a A.B. degree from Kenyon College in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years.

Shaker Heights Shaker Heights 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher Paul Thorman at a glance

Christopher Paul Thorman is a Shareholder based in Shaker Heights, Ohio, practicing at Thorman Petrov Group. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on wrongful termination, employment, class action, wage & hour, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1991), U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio (1991), U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1996), and U.S. Supreme Court (1997). Educated at Case Western Reserve University Law School (J.D., 1991) and Kenyon College (A.B. History, 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Cleveland, Cuyahoga County and Ohio State Bar Associations American Association for Justice Ohio Association for Justice National and Ohio Employment Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Shaker Heights, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Christopher Paul Thorman is a lawyer practicing employment law, discrimination, civil rights and 6 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a A.B. degree from Kenyon College in 1986, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Christopher practices at Thorman Petrov Group in Shaker Heights, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Paul Thorman's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Termination

Christopher Paul Thorman is one of 6,921 wrongful termination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful termination attorneys in Ohio →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Christopher Paul Thorman is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →

Class Action

Christopher Paul Thorman is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Ohio →

Wage & Hour Disputes

Christopher Paul Thorman is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher Paul Thorman

Where is Christopher Paul Thorman's law office located?
Christopher Paul Thorman's law practice is located in Shaker Heights, Ohio. The firm is Thorman Petrov Group. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Paul Thorman handle?
Christopher Paul Thorman focuses on wrongful termination, employment, class action, wage & hour, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Christopher Paul Thorman practiced law?
Christopher Paul Thorman has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Christopher Paul Thorman go to law school?
Christopher Paul Thorman earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (A.B. History, 1986).
How can I contact Christopher Paul Thorman for a consultation?
You can contact Christopher Paul Thorman directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Christopher Paul Thorman received?
Christopher Paul Thorman's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University Law School
- 1991
A.B. History
Kenyon College
- 1986

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Ohio
Admitted: 1991
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1997

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