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Steven Randall Thornton

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  • Atlanta, GA
  • Licensed for 29 years
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About Steven

Steve Thornton is the owner and founder of Thornton Law Firm, P.C. in Atlanta, Georgia.  Steve grew up in Atlanta and has practiced personal injury law in Atlanta for over seventeen years.

 

Steve is a competitive and compassionate lawyer who fights and wins for his clients.  As a lawyer on the side of people, Steve believes that his clients are entitled to recover full compensation for their physical injuries or wrongful death suffered in preventable accidents caused by the negligence of others.

 

Steve has been a Georgia Super Lawyer in 2005, 2007, 2008, and 2009.  He is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest rating available to any individual lawyer.  Steve has received a perfect 10.0 rating from Avvo.com, a leading rating service for lawyers across the country.  He frequently teaches other lawyers at legal education seminars and handles cases that have been referred to him by other attorneys.

 

Steve is a “Double Dawg” who received both his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Georgia.  When not working on his cases, Steve enjoys competitive bike riding, attending Georgia football games, participating in church life at St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church, and spending time with his wife and two daughters.

 

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Practice areas

Personal injuryWrongful deathTrucking accidentCar accident
  1. Car accident: 25%

    29 years

  2. Trucking accident: 25%

    29 years

  3. Wrongful death: 25%

    29 years

  4. Personal injury: 25%

    29 years

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Contact

Thornton Law Firm, P.C.

Two Ravinia Drive, Suite 500
Atlanta, GA, 30346

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      GAActive Member in Good Standing 199206/20/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
      Avvo Contributions
      Legal answers1
      Legal guides0
      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Georgia Super LawyerAtlanta Magazine2015
      Georgia Super LawyerAtlanta Magazine2014
      Georgia Super LawyerAtlanta Magazine2013
      Georgia Super LawyerAtlanta Magazine2012
      Georgia Super LawyerAtlanta Magazine2011
      Georgia Super LawyerAtlanta Magazine2010
      Georgia Super LawyerAtlanta Magazine2009
      Georgia Super LawyerAtlanta Magazine2008
      Super LawyerAtlanta Magazine2007
      A-V RatedMartindale-Hubbell2006
      Rising Star LawyerAtlanta Magazine2005
      Honors GraduateUniversity of Georgia School of Law1992
      High Honors GraduateUniversity of Georgia1987
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Attorney/PartnerThornton Law Firm, P.C.2009 - Present
      Attorney/PartnerWarshauer Poe & Thornton, P.C.2002 - 2009
      AttorneyNix, DelCampo, Thornton & Graddock, P.C.1998 - 2002
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      Georgia Trial Lawyers AssociationN/A1998 - Present
      American Association for JusticeN/A1998 - Present
      Georgia State Bar AssociationN/A1992 - Present
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      ICLE of Georgia Seminar materialsUsing Demonstrative Evidence and Technology2008
      ICLE of Georgia Seminar materialsEffective Use of Focus Groups2005
      ICLE of Georgia Seminar materialsPowerful Multi-Media Techniques2002
      ICLE of Georgia Seminar materialsDirect Examination of Plaintiff’s Medical Witness2001
      ICLE of Georgia Seminar materialsPremises Liability for Criminal Attacks2000
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      University of Georgia School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1992
      University of GeorgiaBBA1987
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Winning Settlement Demand PackagesUsing Demonstrative Evidence and Technology2008
      Beyond Worker's CompensationMaximizing Your Client’s Recovery2007
      University of Georgia Trial Skills ClinicWinning Trial Techniques2006
      Winning Settlement Demand PackagesEffective Use of Focus Groups2005
      Beyond Workers' CompensationSubrogation and Lien Issues2003
      Mediation Annual SeminarPowerful Multi-Media Techniques2002
      The Layman’s LawyerTelevision appearance2001
      Plaintiff's Personal InjuryDirect Examination of Plaintiff’s Medical Witness2001
      Plaintiff's Personal InjuryPremises Liability for Criminal Attacks2000
      Legal cases
      Case nameOutcome
      John Doe construction accidentSettlement of $3.74 million
      John Doe v. Pacer FuelsSettlement of $2.25 million.
      John Doe v. Towerwerks, Inc.Settlement of $1.75 million.

      Reviews

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      Review Steven Thornton

      Excellent Communication and Results

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      My wife was seriously injuried by a DUI driver. We were referred to Steve by our Aunt (out of state attorney) and neighbor, who had used him years ago. We had initially contacted Steve through email and he was very professional, responsive and helpful. We knew we made the right decision when we met him face to face. Steve treated us like family and very patiently answered all of our questions. Throughout the entire process of working through the insurance companies, Steve kept us up to date with progress reports and was always available to answer our several email and phone calls . We would highly recommend Steve if you are in need of an attorney.

      Attorney endorsements

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      Zachary Meeks, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 20, 2014
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Steve is a consummate professional who is one of the best personal injury attorneys in the State of Georgia. In addition to having a brilliant legal mind, Steve is a person of impeccable character who treats clients, colleagues and adversaries with the utmost respect. I am grateful for the opportunity I had to work and learn from Steve, and I highly recommend him to those who need a top notch personal injury attorney.

      Randall Fry, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 6, 2014
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Steve is an outstanding trial attorney. He has taught many other trial attorneys how to improve their litigation skills through various seminars, and he has obtained excellent recoveries for his clients. I highly endorse Steve.

      Jeffrey Warncke, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 30, 2013
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I have known Steve Thornton for more than twenty years. He is an exceptionally bright, creative and hard working attorney. I recommend him wholeheartedly.

      Sarah Woods

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Roderick Clutter

      I endorse this lawyer.

      John Worman

      I endorse this lawyer.

      Michael Waddington, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 16, 2012
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I endorse Steven. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.

      Scott Williamson, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 25, 2012
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Steve is a lawyer I go to when I have a question on the best way to handle a difficult issue. He's smart, thoughtful, and experienced. Additionally, he's personable in a way that is productive for his cases. He's a mentor and a friend whom I'd completely trust with any legal matter.

      Neil Kopitsky, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 16, 2012
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I endorse this lawyer. I have known Steve to be highly knowledgeable and conscientious in his practice, particularly in cases with complex liability issues.

      Darl Champion, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 25, 2012
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      Steve is an outstanding lawyer. He aggressively represents his clients and ensures they get complete compensation for their injuries. I highly endorse his work.

      Mark Wells, Litigation Attorney on Sep 8, 2011
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I feel comfortable endorsing this lawyer in any complex litigation. We have consulted together on medical malpractice cases, and I believe him to be more than capable in his trial practice. Steve is an excellent attorney.

      Bruce Berger, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 8, 2011
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Steve is an excellent trial lawyer with a proven track record.

      Douglas Dumont, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 19, 2010
      Relationship: Worked for lawyer

      I was mentored by and worked with Steve for almost 3 years. He is very bright, thorough, and diligent. In my experience, he received full value or more on the cases he worked on, and his clients were thrilled with his results. I enjoyed working with Steve and hope to have to opportunity to work with him again soon.

      Chadwick Walker, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 14, 2010
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Steve is an excellent litigator and trial attorney. He handles very serious cases and achieves outstanding results for his clients. His reputation in the legal field and community is impeccable. Steve prosecutes his cases aggressively, professionally, ethically and flat-out gets results. I look forward to working with Steve on cases in the future. I would trust him to handle my own case.

      John Houghton, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 11, 2010
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Steve is an excellent trial attorney with many years of experience successfully representing victims of severe and catastrophic injury. He is both a passionate advocate and a consummate professional in the courtroom, and brings a wealth of knowledge to every case he takes. I strongly endorse Steve Thornton, and would not hesitate in recommending him as your personal injury attorney.

      Andrew Speaker, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 28, 2010
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      I highly recommend his work and he is a great attorney and litigator. I would be very comfortable having him handle a case on my behalf.

      John Hadden, Litigation Attorney on Sep 10, 2009
      Relationship: Worked together on matter

      I strongly recommend Steve Thornton. I have known him for several years and he has an excellent reputation throughout the legal community as a top-notch attorney with a great deal of experience handling complex litigation matters. I am currently working with him on a case involving a dispute over coverage for a large insurance policy. Steve has been very insightful throughout the process and taken the lead on the complex procedural and technical matters involved in our lawsuit.

      Cost

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        • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs
          120 minutes
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        • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.
          33%-40%
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