Atty. Edith Sharon Thornton

Atty. Edith Sharon Thornton

Ms. Edith Sharon Thornton is a lawyer practicing business, consumer law, corporate counsel and 7 other areas of law.

Atlanta Atlanta 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Edith Sharon Thornton at a glance

Edith Sharon Thornton is a business, ip, bankruptcy, creditor rights, and civil rights attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2002) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia (2003). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 2001). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Edith Sharon Thornton is a lawyer practicing business, consumer law, corporate counsel and 7 other areas of law
  • Edith has been licensed for 24 years
  • Edith practices in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

Edith Sharon Thornton's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

Edith Sharon Thornton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Georgia →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Edith Sharon Thornton is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Georgia →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Edith Sharon Thornton is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Georgia →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Edith Sharon Thornton is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Georgia →

Civil Rights

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

Edith Sharon Thornton is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Edith Sharon Thornton

Where is Edith Sharon Thornton's law office located?
Edith Sharon Thornton's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edith Sharon Thornton handle?
Edith Sharon Thornton focuses on business, ip, bankruptcy, creditor rights, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has Edith Sharon Thornton practiced law?
Edith Sharon Thornton has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Edith Sharon Thornton go to law school?
Edith Sharon Thornton earned their education at (J.D., 2001).
How can I contact Edith Sharon Thornton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 2002
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
Admitted: 2003

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