Atty. Gerald A Thornton

Atty. Gerald A Thornton

Gerald A Thornton is a lawyer practicing coal mining, federal tort claims, negligence and 2 other areas of law. Gerald received a B.S. degree from University of Kentucky in 1970, and has been licensed for 50 years.

Farragut Farragut 50 yrs experience 50 year
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Profile Summary

About Gerald A Thornton at a glance

Gerald A Thornton is an U.S. Dept. of Interior based in Farragut, Tennessee. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on personal injury, real estate, and government. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1976). Educated at University of Kentucky (J.D., 1976) and University of Kentucky (B.S., 1970). Serands clients in Farragut, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gerald A Thornton is a lawyer practicing coal mining, federal tort claims, negligence and 2 other areas of law
  • Gerald received a B.S. degree from University of Kentucky in 1970, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • Gerald practices in Farragut, TN

Practice Areas Explained

Gerald A Thornton's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Gerald A Thornton is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Gerald A Thornton is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gerald A Thornton

Where is Gerald A Thornton's law office located?
Gerald A Thornton's law practice is located in Farragut, Tennessee. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gerald A Thornton handle?
Gerald A Thornton focuses on personal injury, real estate, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Gerald A Thornton practiced law?
Gerald A Thornton has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did Gerald A Thornton go to law school?
Gerald A Thornton earned their education at (J.D., 1976); (B.S., 1970).
How can I contact Gerald A Thornton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Kentucky
- 1976
B.S.
University of Kentucky
- 1970

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1976

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