Atty. John Matthew Thornton
Mr. John Matthew Thornton is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, financial services and investment management, alternative investment funds.
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John Matthew Thornton is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Dechert Llp. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on formation, business, and securities. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2005) and District of Columbia (2006). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2005) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1997). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. John Matthew Thornton is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, financial services and investment management, alternative investment funds
- John received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1997, and has been licensed for 21 years
- John practices at Dechert LLP in Washington, DC
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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