Atty. Sharon Beverly Thornton

Atty. Sharon Beverly Thornton

Ms. Sharon Beverly Thornton is a lawyer practicing taxation law, corporate business law, estate planning law.

Long Beach Long Beach 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Sharon Beverly Thornton at a glance

Sharon Beverly Thornton is a estate planning, business, and tax attorney based in Long Beach, California. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in California (1979), U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1980), U.S. Tax Court (1981), and Texas (1984). Educated at Georgetown University (M.L.T. University, 1981) and Loyola Law School (J.D., 1979). Serands clients in Long Beach, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Sharon Beverly Thornton is a lawyer practicing taxation law, corporate business law, estate planning law
  • Sharon received a degree from Georgetown University in 1981, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Sharon practices in Long Beach, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Sharon Beverly Thornton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sharon Beverly 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Sharon Beverly Thornton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Sharon Beverly Thornton is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sharon Beverly Thornton

Where is Sharon Beverly Thornton's law office located?
Sharon Beverly Thornton's law practice is located in Long Beach, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sharon Beverly Thornton handle?
Sharon Beverly Thornton focuses on estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Sharon Beverly Thornton practiced law?
Sharon Beverly Thornton has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Sharon Beverly Thornton go to law school?
Sharon Beverly Thornton earned their education at (M.L.T. University, 1981); (J.D., 1979).
How can I contact Sharon Beverly Thornton for a consultation?
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Education

M.L.T. University
Georgetown University
- 1981
J.D.
Loyola Law School
- 1979

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1981
Texas
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1985

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