Atty. Joseph Deane Thornton
Joseph Deane Thornton is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, insurance defense, labor and employment and 14 other areas of law. Joseph received a B.B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1982, and has been licensed for 42 years.
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About Joseph Deane Thornton at a glance
Joseph Deane Thornton is a Partner based in Council Bluffs, Iowa, practicing at Smith Peterson Law Firm, LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, family law, estate planning, and employment. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1984), Supreme Court of the State of Iowa (1984), United States District Court, Southern District of Iowa (1985), and Nebraska (1991). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1984) and University of Iowa (B.B.A., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Iowa State, Pottawattamie County, Southwest Iowa Bar Association and Nebraska State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Council Bluffs, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joseph Deane Thornton is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, insurance defense, labor and employment and 14 other areas of law
- Joseph received a B.B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1982, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Joseph practices at Smith Peterson Law Firm, LLP in Council Bluffs, IA
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Joseph Deane Thornton's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joseph Deane Thornton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Joseph Deane Thornton is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Iowa →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Joseph Deane Thornton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Joseph Deane Thornton is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Iowa →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Joseph Deane Thornton is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Iowa →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Joseph Deane Thornton is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Iowa →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Iowa
Practicing law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Council Bluffs are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa 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 Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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