Atty. Gerald Lenard Thornton
Gerald Lenard Thornton is a lawyer practicing employment law, police civil liabilities, civil rights and 1 other area of law. Gerald Lenard received a B.A. degree from Memphis State University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years.
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Gerald Lenard Thornton is a employment, civil rights, and military attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1991). Educated at Southern University (J.D., 1991) and Memphis State University (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Gerald Lenard Thornton is a lawyer practicing employment law, police civil liabilities, civil rights and 1 other area of law
- Gerald Lenard received a B.A. degree from Memphis State University in 1987, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Gerald Lenard practices in Memphis, TN
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Gerald Lenard Thornton's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerald Lenard Thornton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Gerald Lenard Thornton is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Gerald Lenard Thornton is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Tennessee →
Military attorneys for court-martial, discharge upgrades, veterans benefits, and military family matters.
Gerald Lenard Thornton is one of 8,613 military attorneys indexed nationally. Browse military 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 Memphis 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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