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.
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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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- 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
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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 attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
James David Thornton is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Virginia →
James David Thornton is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Virginia →
James David Thornton is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Virginia →
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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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