Atty. Steven Wayne Thornton

Atty. Steven Wayne Thornton

Steven Wayne Thornton is a lawyer practicing general practice, corporate, banking & financial services and 12 other areas of law. Steven received a B.S. degree from Miami University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Indianapolis Indianapolis 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Steven Wayne Thornton at a glance

Steven Wayne Thornton is a Partner based in Indianapolis, Indiana, practicing at Barnes & Thornburg LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on estate planning, employment, business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1983). Educated at Ohio State University (J.D., 1983) and Miami University (B.S., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Indianapolis, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Steven Wayne Thornton is a lawyer practicing general practice, corporate, banking & financial services and 12 other areas of law
  • Steven received a B.S. degree from Miami University in 1980, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Steven practices at Barnes & Thornburg LLP in Indianapolis, IN

Practice Areas Explained

Steven Wayne Thornton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven Wayne 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.

Steven Wayne Thornton is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Indiana →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Steven Wayne Thornton is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Indiana →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Steven Wayne Thornton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Steven Wayne Thornton is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Indiana →

Securities Law

Steven Wayne Thornton is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Steven Wayne Thornton

Where is Steven Wayne Thornton's law office located?
Steven Wayne Thornton's law practice is located in Indianapolis, Indiana. The firm is Barnes & Thornburg LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven Wayne Thornton handle?
Steven Wayne Thornton focuses on estate planning, employment, business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Steven Wayne Thornton practiced law?
Steven Wayne Thornton has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Steven Wayne Thornton go to law school?
Steven Wayne Thornton earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.S., 1980).
How can I contact Steven Wayne Thornton for a consultation?
You can contact Steven Wayne 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 Steven Wayne Thornton received?
Steven Wayne Thornton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Ohio State University
- 1983
B.S.
Miami University
- 1980

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1983

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