Atty. Mr John E. Thorson

Atty. Mr John E. Thorson

Mr John E. Thorson is a lawyer practicing water law, admiralty & maritime.

Plains Plains 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About Mr John E. Thorson at a glance

Mr John E. Thorson is a Member based in Plains, Montana, practicing at John E Thorson. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on maritime. Admitted to practice in New Mexico (1973), California (1973), Montana (1986), and Arizona (1990). Educated at University of California (J.D., 1973) and University of New Mexico (B.A. University, 1970). Active member of American Bar Association State Bar of Arizona State Bar of California State Bar of Montana State Bar of New Mexico. Serands clients in Plains, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr John E. Thorson is a lawyer practicing water law, admiralty & maritime
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of New Mexico in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • John practices at John E. Thorson in Plains, MT

Practice Areas Explained

Mr John E. Thorson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mr John E. Thorson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Montana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mr John E. Thorson

Where is Mr John E. Thorson's law office located?
Mr John E. Thorson's law practice is located in Plains, Montana. The firm is John E Thorson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mr John E. Thorson handle?
Mr John E. Thorson focuses on maritime. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Montana.
How long has Mr John E. Thorson practiced law?
Mr John E. Thorson has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Mr John E. Thorson go to law school?
Mr John E. Thorson earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A. University, 1970).
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Education

J.D.
University of California
- 1973
B.A. University
University of New Mexico
- 1970

Bar Admissions

New Mexico
Admitted: 1973
California
Admitted: 1973
Montana
Admitted: 1986
Arizona
Admitted: 1990
Supreme Court, Ninth Circuit, Tenth Circuit, U.S. District Courts of New Mexico, Arizona, Northern D
Admitted: 1990

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