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Jonathan Lee Thornton
also known as Jonathan L. Thornton
About Jonathan
Biography
I have represented the seriously injured and those who have suffered great loss such as losing a child or loved one for the past 27 years with our team at Pierce & Thornton, PLC. I have been fortunate to have wonderful and deserving clients over the course of my legal career. I have enjoyed the great privilege of obtaining just and favorable outcomes for my clients by focusing on intense preparation, attention to detail, and strong commitment to doing what is best for them and their families. Many of my clients are relatives, neighbors, or friends of individuals whom I have previously represented. i understand how important the case is to client who suffered injury or loss, and I strive to always provide personal attention and to answer any questions or concerns from the outset of the case through its resolution. When I am retained to pursue a case, the client will have direct contact with me, and my legal team and I will work tirelessly to resolve your case as efficiently and favorably as possible. I accept a limited number of cases so that we can be available to provide a high level of attention and dedication to your case.
I am also blessed to have a number of lawyers throughout Virginia and across the country who refer clients to me and therefore entrust me with representing individuals who need my legal assistance. I have represented clients not only in Virginia and North Carolina, where I am licensed to practice, but also in Georgia, West Virginia, Florida, Ohio, Washington, D.C., Colorado, and as far west as Oregon and California. I have seen justice prevail in the darkest of moments for my clients, and I take great pride in helping them put their lives back together after a tragic event has literally altered their course and left them without answers, and sometimes with diminished hope.
I realize that while there are limits to what our legal system can do in terms of putting someone's life completely back together, my mission is to help my clients, guide them through the legal process, and to relentlessly and ethically fight for compensation to balance the harms and losses they have suffered.
Practice Areas
9
Practice Areas
Brain Injury
12%
Car Accident
12%
Litigation
12%
Medical Malpractice
12%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
33%-45%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in North Carolina for 25 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 35 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Pierce & Thornton
2101 Parks Ave. Suite 802, Virginia Beach, VA, 23451
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Posted by anonymous | May 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Brain Injury
Brain Injury
I hired Mr. Thornton to represent me in a brain injury case. Mr. Thornton is not only incredibly smart and experienced, but he is also very personable and down to earth. He worked wonderfully with my family, friends and doctors. He always kept me updated with case developments, and promptly return...
Posted by Grace | December 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Medical malpractice
A friend recommended Mr. Jonathan Thornton to represent me. During the initial consultation, Mr. Thornton explained the complexity of my case in a highly knowledgeable manner and answered my questions patiently. He is very intelligent, professional and extremely thorough. He kept me informed througho...
Posted by Alex | November 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Wrongful Death
Helped us Through the Loss of my Mother
Our family is all on the West Coast, so when a truck driver struck and killed my mother in Virginia, we didn't really know what to do. We found Jon through the recommendation of a friend-of-a-friend, and couldn't be more grateful for his service. More than just helping us understand the strengths...
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"Jon is one of the most talented, fearless medical malpractice lawyers in Virginia. Clients can count on him to deliver great results."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
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2023
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2009
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2008
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2007
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1987
Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Beta Kappa
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
Super Lawyer 2007-2019, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
1997 - Present
Partner, Pierce & Thornton, PLC
1900 - Present
Partner, Pierce & Thornton PLC
Associations
1991 - Present
Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar AssociationMember
1991 - Present
Virginia Beach Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2015
Virginia Beach Bar AssociationPast President
2012 - 2015
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Governors
Education
1990
University of Virginia School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
Washington and Lee University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Medical Malpractice Issues--The Patient Perspective
2014
Virginia State Bar
Electronic Medical Record Primer
2014
Portsmouth Naval Medical Center Residency
What Every Doctor Should Know About Medical Malpractice
2013
Washington & Lee University Lecture Series
Medical Negligence Topics for Pre-Medical Students
Languages
English