Atty. Michael R. Thornton

Atty. Michael R. Thornton

Michael R. Thornton is a lawyer practicing estate planning, construction / development, real estate investment, development, and finance and 1 other area of law.

Raleigh Raleigh 31 yrs experience 31 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael R. Thornton at a glance

Michael R. Thornton is a estate planning and real estate attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in New York (1995) and North Carolina U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern Distr (1997). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1994) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Michael R. Thornton is a lawyer practicing estate planning, construction / development, real estate investment, development, and finance and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
  • Michael practices in Raleigh, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Michael R. Thornton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael R. Thornton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Michael R. Thornton is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Carolina →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Michael R. Thornton is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Raleigh are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael R. Thornton

Where is Michael R. Thornton's law office located?
Michael R. Thornton's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael R. Thornton handle?
Michael R. Thornton focuses on estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Michael R. Thornton practiced law?
Michael R. Thornton has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Michael R. Thornton go to law school?
Michael R. Thornton earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact Michael R. Thornton for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael R. Thornton received?
Michael R. Thornton's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1994
B.A.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 1991

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1995
North Carolina U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court, Southern Distr
Admitted: 1997

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