Atty. James David Thornton

Atty. James David Thornton

James David Thornton is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, leases and leasing, mortgages and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.S.M.E. degree from Purdue University in 1980, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Glen Allen Glen Allen 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About James David Thornton at a glance

James David Thornton is a real estate, commercial re, and zoning attorney based in Glen Allen, Virginia. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1987). Educated at University of Houston (J.D., 1987) and Purdue University (B.S.M.E., 1980). Serands clients in Glen Allen, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James David Thornton is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, leases and leasing, mortgages and 2 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S.M.E. degree from Purdue University in 1980, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • James practices in Glen Allen, VA

Practice Areas Explained

James David Thornton's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Commercial Real Estate

James David Thornton is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Virginia →

Land Use & Zoning

James David Thornton is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Glen Allen are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James David Thornton

Where is James David Thornton's law office located?
James David Thornton's law practice is located in Glen Allen, Virginia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James David Thornton handle?
James David Thornton focuses on real estate, commercial re, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has James David Thornton practiced law?
James David Thornton has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did James David Thornton go to law school?
James David Thornton earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S.M.E., 1980).
How can I contact James David Thornton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Houston
- 1987
B.S.M.E.
Purdue University
- 1980

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1987

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