Atty. Gary Thornton Nelms
Gary Thornton Nelms is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice, social security disability claims, bankruptcy law. Gary received a B.A. degree from Southwest Missouri State College in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years.
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Gary Thornton Nelms is a City Attorney based in Springfield, Missouri. They have 61+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1965. Their practice focuses on bankruptcy, ssd, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1965) and U.S. Supreme Court (1976). Educated at Duke University (LL.B., 1965) and Southwest Missouri State College (B.A., 1962). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Springfield, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Gary Thornton Nelms is a lawyer practicing civil trial practice, social security disability claims, bankruptcy law
- Gary received a B.A. degree from Southwest Missouri State College in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years
- Gary practices in Springfield, MO
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary Thornton Nelms handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Gary Thornton Nelms is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Missouri →
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Gary Thornton Nelms is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Missouri →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Gary Thornton Nelms is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →
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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 Springfield 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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