Atty. Jack E. Thornton, Jr.
Phi Beta Kappa. Member, North Carolina Law Review, 1972-1973.
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About Jack E. Thornton, Jr. at a glance
Jack E. Thornton, Jr. is a Senior Attorney based in Winston Salem, North Carolina, practicing at J. E. Thornton, P.A.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1974) and U.S. Tax Court (1991). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D. Law, 1974) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A. Morehead, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Forsyth County (Secretary, 1981-1982) and North Carolina Bar Associations North Carolina State Bar Estate Planning Council of Winston-Salem. Serands clients in Winston Salem, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Phi Beta Kappa
- Member, North Carolina Law Review, 1972-1973
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Jack E. Thornton, Jr. is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in North Carolina →
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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Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
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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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