Atty. George A. Thornton

Atty. George A. Thornton

George A. Thornton is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, torts and 4 other areas of law.

Seattle Seattle 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About George A. Thornton at a glance

George A. Thornton is a Member based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Thornton & Mostul PLLC. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, ip, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Washington (1978) and California (2013). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1975) and Columbia University (B.A., 1972). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of King County and Washington State Bar Associations Washington State Trial Lawyers Association (Board of Governors, 1993-1999 Chairman, Insurance Law Section, 1992) The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Academy of Rail Labor Attorneys. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • George A. Thornton is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, torts and 4 other areas of law
  • George received a B.A. degree from Columbia University in 1972, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • George practices at Thornton & Mostul PLLC in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

George A. Thornton's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

George A. Thornton is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Washington →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

George A. Thornton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →

Intellectual Property

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

George A. Thornton is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Washington →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

George A. Thornton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Washington →

Civil Rights

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

George A. Thornton is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about George A. Thornton

Where is George A. Thornton's law office located?
George A. Thornton's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Thornton & Mostul PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does George A. Thornton handle?
George A. Thornton focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, ip, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has George A. Thornton practiced law?
George A. Thornton has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did George A. Thornton go to law school?
George A. Thornton earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1972).
How can I contact George A. Thornton for a consultation?
You can contact George A. Thornton 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 George A. Thornton received?
George A. Thornton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1975
B.A.
Columbia University
- 1972

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1978
California
Admitted: 2013

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