Atty. William Barrie Thornton
William Barrie Thornton is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, probate. William received a B.A. degree from University of Rhode Island in 1957, and has been licensed for 60 years.
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William Barrie Thornton is an Of Counsel based in Westerly, Rhode Island, practicing at Thornton, Cavaliere & Arsenault, Inc.. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Rhode Island (1966), U.S. District Court (1967), and Connecticut (1968). Educated at University of Florida (J.D., 1965) and University of Rhode Island (B.A. University, 1957). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Washington County, New London County, Rhode Island and Connecticut Bar Associations. Serands clients in Westerly, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- William Barrie Thornton is a lawyer practicing estate planning, taxation, probate
- William received a B.A. degree from University of Rhode Island in 1957, and has been licensed for 60 years
- William practices at Thornton, Cavaliere & Arsenault, Inc. in Westerly, RI
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William Barrie Thornton is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Rhode Island →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
William Barrie Thornton is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Rhode Island →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
William Barrie Thornton is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Rhode Island →
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Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island
Practicing law in Rhode Island. Legal matters in Rhode Island are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Westerly are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Rhode Island state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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