Atty. Herbert Thornbury

Atty. Herbert Thornbury

Phi Delta Phi. Lecturer in Business Law: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 1975-1978; American Institute of Banking, 1978-1979.

Chattanooga Chattanooga 53 yrs experience 53 year
Call (423) 498-9374 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Herbert Thornbury at a glance

Herbert Thornbury is an Attorney based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Herbert Thornbury Attorney At Law. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on personal injury, workers comp, and ssd. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1973). Educated at University of Tennessee (J.D., 1973) and University of Chattanooga (A.B., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Phi Delta Phi
  • Lecturer in Business Law: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, 1975-1978
  • American Institute of Banking, 1978-1979
  • Municipal Judge, Town of Walden, Tennessee, 1990-2014
  • Appointed by Tennessee Supreme Court to serve as a Hearing Committee Member, Board of Professional Responsibility, 1996-2002

Practice Areas Explained

Herbert Thornbury's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Herbert Thornbury 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.

Herbert Thornbury is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Herbert Thornbury is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Tennessee →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Herbert Thornbury is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd 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 Chattanooga 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 Herbert Thornbury

Where is Herbert Thornbury's law office located?
Herbert Thornbury's law practice is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The firm is Herbert Thornbury Attorney At Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Herbert Thornbury handle?
Herbert Thornbury focuses on personal injury, workers comp, ssd. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has Herbert Thornbury practiced law?
Herbert Thornbury has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Herbert Thornbury go to law school?
Herbert Thornbury earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (A.B., 1968).
How can I contact Herbert Thornbury for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Herbert Thornbury received?
Herbert Thornbury's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Tennessee
- 1973
A.B.
University of Chattanooga
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 1973

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