Atty. J. Alex Thornton
Elon Law Review, Technology Editor, 2009 - 2011. Employment Consultant, N.C.
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About J. Alex Thornton at a glance
J. Alex Thornton is a President based in Winston Salem, North Carolina, practicing at J. E. Thornton, P.A.. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on formation, wills, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2011). Educated at Elon University School of Law (J.D. Magna, 2011) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A. B.A., 1997). Active member of North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Bar Association. Serands clients in Winston Salem, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Elon Law Review, Technology Editor, 2009 - 2011
- Employment Consultant, N.C
- Employment Security Commission, 1999 - 2008
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Winston Salem are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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