Atty. Thornton Dudley Perry

Atty. Thornton Dudley Perry

Thornton Dudley Perry is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, labor & employment and 5 other areas of law. Thornton received a degree from Birmingham School of Law, and has been licensed for 52 years.

Wetumpka Wetumpka 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About Thornton Dudley Perry at a glance

Thornton Dudley Perry is a divorce, probate, personal injury, criminal defense, and employment attorney based in Wetumpka, Alabama. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Alabama U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1974) and New York (1987). Educated at Woodrow Wilson College of Law (J.D., 1971) and Birmingham School of Law Auburn University (B.S., 1967). Serands clients in Wetumpka, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Thornton Dudley Perry is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, personal injury, labor & employment and 5 other areas of law
  • Thornton received a degree from Birmingham School of Law, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • Thornton practices in Wetumpka, AL

Practice Areas Explained

Thornton Dudley Perry's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Thornton Dudley Perry is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Alabama →

Probate

Thornton Dudley Perry is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Alabama →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Thornton Dudley Perry is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alabama →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Thornton Dudley Perry is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Alabama →

Employment Law

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

Thornton Dudley Perry is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Alabama →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thornton Dudley Perry

Where is Thornton Dudley Perry's law office located?
Thornton Dudley Perry's law practice is located in Wetumpka, Alabama. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thornton Dudley Perry handle?
Thornton Dudley Perry focuses on divorce, probate, personal injury, criminal defense, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Thornton Dudley Perry practiced law?
Thornton Dudley Perry has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Thornton Dudley Perry go to law school?
Thornton Dudley Perry earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (B.S., 1967).
How can I contact Thornton Dudley Perry for a consultation?
You can contact Thornton Dudley Perry 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.

Education

J.D.
Woodrow Wilson College of Law
- 1971
B.S.
Birmingham School of Law Auburn University
- 1967

Bar Admissions

Alabama U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1974
New York
Admitted: 1987

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