Atty. William Drayton Thornton
William Drayton Thornton is a lawyer practicing elder law, family law, juvenile law and 3 other areas of law. William has been licensed for 12 years.
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William Drayton Thornton is a personal injury, criminal defense, family law, juvenile, and litigation attorney based in Memphis, Tennessee. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2014). Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- William Drayton Thornton is a lawyer practicing elder law, family law, juvenile law and 3 other areas of law
- William has been licensed for 12 years
- William practices in Memphis, TN
Practice Areas Explained
William Drayton Thornton's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Drayton Thornton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
William Drayton Thornton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
William Drayton Thornton is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Tennessee →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
William Drayton Thornton is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Tennessee →
William Drayton Thornton is one of 30,631 juvenile attorneys indexed nationally. Browse juvenile attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
William Drayton Thornton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Memphis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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