Atty. James Chadwick Thornton

Atty. James Chadwick Thornton

Mr. James Chadwick Thornton is a lawyer practicing estate planning, wills & living wills, power of attorney and 2 other areas of law.

Raleigh Raleigh 29 yrs experience 29 year
Call (984) 326-3301 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James Chadwick Thornton at a glance

James Chadwick Thornton is a trusts, estate planning, poa, and foreclosure attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1997). Educated at University of North Carolina School of Law (JD, 1997). Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. James Chadwick Thornton is a lawyer practicing estate planning, wills & living wills, power of attorney and 2 other areas of law
  • James has been licensed for 29 years
  • James practices in Raleigh, NC

Practice Areas Explained

James Chadwick Thornton's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

James Chadwick Thornton is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in North Carolina →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James Chadwick Thornton is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Carolina →

Power of Attorney

James Chadwick Thornton is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in North Carolina →

Foreclosure Defense

James Chadwick Thornton is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

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 Raleigh 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Chadwick Thornton

Where is James Chadwick Thornton's law office located?
James Chadwick Thornton's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Chadwick Thornton handle?
James Chadwick Thornton focuses on trusts, estate planning, poa, foreclosure. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has James Chadwick Thornton practiced law?
James Chadwick Thornton has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did James Chadwick Thornton go to law school?
James Chadwick Thornton earned their education at (JD, 1997).
How can I contact James Chadwick Thornton for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of North Carolina School of Law
- 1997

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1997

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