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