Atty. David Christopher Thornton

Atty. David Christopher Thornton

David Christopher Thornton is a lawyer practicing wills, living wills, trust planning and 2 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Christopher Newport University in 2010, and has been licensed for 8 years.

Richmond Richmond 8 yrs experience 8 year
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Profile Summary

About David Christopher Thornton at a glance

David Christopher Thornton is an Associate based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at Carrell Blanton Ferris & Associates, PLC. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, estate planning, and poa. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2018). Educated at George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School (J.D., 2018) and Christopher Newport University (B.A., 2010). Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Christopher Thornton is a lawyer practicing wills, living wills, trust planning and 2 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Christopher Newport University in 2010, and has been licensed for 8 years
  • David practices at Carrell Blanton Ferris & Associates, PLC in Richmond, VA

Practice Areas Explained

David Christopher Thornton's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Trusts

David Christopher Thornton is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Virginia →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

David Christopher Thornton is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Virginia →

Power of Attorney

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Christopher Thornton

Where is David Christopher Thornton's law office located?
David Christopher Thornton's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is Carrell Blanton Ferris & Associates, PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Christopher Thornton handle?
David Christopher Thornton focuses on wills, trusts, estate planning, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has David Christopher Thornton practiced law?
David Christopher Thornton has 8+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2018.
Where did David Christopher Thornton go to law school?
David Christopher Thornton earned their education at (J.D., 2018); (B.A., 2010).
How can I contact David Christopher Thornton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
George Mason University Antonin Scalia Law School
- 2018
B.A.
Christopher Newport University
- 2010

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2018

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