Atty. William Douglas Thorne

Atty. William Douglas Thorne

Mr. William Douglas Thorne is a lawyer practicing education law, corporate counsel.

Elkhart Elkhart 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About William Douglas Thorne at a glance

William Douglas Thorne is a Dir., Employee and Student Relations based in Elkhart, Indiana. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on business and education. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1986), Indiana (1993), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana (1993). Educated at University of Toledo (J.D., 1986) and Macalester College (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Elkhart, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. William Douglas Thorne is a lawyer practicing education law, corporate counsel
  • William received a B.A. degree from Macalester College in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • William practices in Elkhart, IN

Practice Areas Explained

William Douglas Thorne's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Douglas Thorne handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

William Douglas Thorne is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Indiana →

Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

William Douglas Thorne is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education 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 Elkhart 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 William Douglas Thorne

Where is William Douglas Thorne's law office located?
William Douglas Thorne's law practice is located in Elkhart, Indiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Douglas Thorne handle?
William Douglas Thorne focuses on business, education. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has William Douglas Thorne practiced law?
William Douglas Thorne has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did William Douglas Thorne go to law school?
William Douglas Thorne earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact William Douglas Thorne for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Douglas Thorne received?
William Douglas Thorne's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Toledo
- 1986
B.A.
Macalester College
- 1981

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1986
Indiana
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Indiana
Admitted: 1993

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