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About M. Robert Thornton at a glance
M. Robert Thornton is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at King & Spalding LLP. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1976). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1976) and Princeton University (A.B., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. M. Robert Thornton is a lawyer practicing ethics & professional responsibility, appellate practice, corporate counsel and 2 other areas of law
- M. received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years
- M. practices at King & Spalding LLP in Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas Explained
M. Robert Thornton's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases M. Robert Thornton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
M. Robert Thornton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
M. Robert Thornton is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Georgia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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