Atty. Steve C Thornton

Atty. Steve C Thornton

Steve C Thornton is a lawyer practicing litigation, environmental law, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law. Steve received a B.S. degree from Mississippi State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Jackson Jackson 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About Steve C Thornton at a glance

Steve C Thornton is a Member based in Jackson, Mississippi, practicing at Steve C Thornton Attorney At Law. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on ip, litigation, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Arizona (1988), Mississippi (1989), and U.S. District Court, District of Arizona (1989). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 1988) and Mississippi State University (B.S., 1981). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Jackson, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Steve C Thornton is a lawyer practicing litigation, environmental law, intellectual property and 2 other areas of law
  • Steve received a B.S. degree from Mississippi State University in 1981, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Steve practices at Steve C. Thornton, Attorney at Law in Jackson, MS

Practice Areas Explained

Steve C Thornton's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Steve C Thornton is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Mississippi →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Steve C Thornton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Mississippi →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Steve C Thornton is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Mississippi →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Steve C Thornton is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Mississippi →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Steve C Thornton

Where is Steve C Thornton's law office located?
Steve C Thornton's law practice is located in Jackson, Mississippi. The firm is Steve C Thornton Attorney At Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steve C Thornton handle?
Steve C Thornton focuses on ip, litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
How long has Steve C Thornton practiced law?
Steve C Thornton has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Steve C Thornton go to law school?
Steve C Thornton earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.S., 1981).
How can I contact Steve C Thornton for a consultation?
You can contact Steve C Thornton directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Steve C Thornton received?
Steve C Thornton's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
Mississippi College School of Law
- 1988
B.S.
Mississippi State University
- 1981

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Arizona
Admitted: 1988
Mississippi
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
Admitted: 1989

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