Atty. M. Matthew Thornton
M. Matthew Thornton is a lawyer practicing probate, estate planning, real estate, litigation, trusts.
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M. Matthew Thornton is a Member based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Bourland, Heflin, Alvarez, Minor & Matthews, PLC. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1997) and Arkansas (1999). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 1997) and University of Tennessee at Knoxville (B.S., 1990). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Tennessee Bar Association. Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- M. Matthew Thornton is a lawyer practicing probate, estate planning, real estate, litigation, trusts
- M. received a B.S. degree from University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1990, and has been licensed for 29 years
- M. practices at Bourland, Heflin, Alvarez, Minor & Matthews, PLC in Memphis, TN
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M. Matthew Thornton is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Tennessee →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
M. Matthew Thornton is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Tennessee →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
M. Matthew Thornton is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
M. Matthew Thornton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →
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Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Memphis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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