Herbert A Thornbury

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Herbert A Thornbury

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 53 years

Car accident Lawyer at Chattanooga, TN
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

633 Chestnut Street Suite 900, Suite 900, Chattanooga, TN

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About Herbert

Biography

In a wreck? Need a check. Call me at 423-933-1772. I am here to help.

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Car Accident 55%

Car, Truck, Motorcycle accidents can leave devastating effects. My job is to maximize your recovery from the insurance company whose job it is to get your case settled as quickly and for as little money as possible. I represent those who have suffered severe personal injuries and the families of those who have lost a loved one due to the carelessness or negligence of another.

52 years | 4,000 cases

55%
Personal Injury 30%

Car, Truck motorcycle accidents. all personal injuries.

52 years | 3,000 cases

30%
Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 15%

200 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

33%-33%

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Tennessee for 53 years

State: Tennessee

Acquired: 1973

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Herbert Thornbury, Esquire

633 Chestnut Street Suite 900, Suite 900, Chattanooga, TN, 37450-0900

thornburylaw.com

Herbert A Thornbury's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

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Posted by Jean | May 04, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Takes personal interest

Mr. Thornbury is personally involved with all his clients. He is well respected in our Chattanooga area, and is a superior trial attorney. He sent me a check for $10,000 after representing me in a complicated case. I would trust him with any of my legal issues in the future, and feel confident in ...referring my friends and family to Mr. Thornbury.

Posted by Jim | April 29, 2015 | Personal Injury

Recommendation

Mr. Thornbury represented me in a personal injury case. I was injured during a property inspection when a improperly installed attic pulldown ladder failed. It actually fell out of a ceiling with me standing on it. Herbert did a very thorough and professional job. The case was settled without going t...o trial. I was very satisfied with the outcome. I would highly recommend Mr. Herbert Thornbury. Jim

Posted by Stuart | September 28, 2014

Best lawyer I have ever used

I have had occasions to be represented by several lawyers over my career and Mr. Thornbury is the best of all of them. Mr. Thornbury has represented me on several occasions and was always hard working, aggressive, and I always felt as if I was his most important client. Best lawyer I have ever used.... I would recommend him as enthusiastically as possible.

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Herbert A Thornbury's Lawyer Endorsements

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Richard Pettit

Car accident lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Colvin

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked against and more recently with Herbert my entire career. He is an excellent lawyer, devoted to his clients."

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Michael Anderson

Litigation lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Audrey Headrick

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Herbert is an excellent attorney. As a Workers' Compensation Specialist, I have dealt with Herbert on hundreds of cases over the past ten years for either settlement approvals or as he sought to obtain medical and temporary disability benefits for his clients. Herbert is always well-prepared and does an outstanding job in representing his clients."

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Samuel Robinson

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Herbert is one of the best personal injury lawyers in Tennessee. As a younger PI attorney, I often call on Herbert if I have a question about personal injury and he is always willing to provide sound advice that I use to the benefit of my client and the overall development of my practice. I encourage anyone who is in need of a Tennessee personal injury lawyer to contact Herbert. He's one of the best."

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Eric Oliver

Car accident lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Herbert is an outstanding attorney! One of the best in this region."

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Patrick Cruise

Car accident lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Herbert's experience, work ethic, and knowledge of the law make him an outstanding lawyer."

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John Quinn

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jimmy Bilbo

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am happy to endorse Herbert Thornbury. I have known Herbert for 30 years and know him to be one of the very best trial lawyers around. He is also extremely generous in helping fellow members of the trial bar by freely sharing his extensive knowledge and the benefit of his vast experience."

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Joseph Berrigan

Workers compensation lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Day

Car accident lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Herb is a very experienced lawyer and is dedicated to his clients."

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John Buhrman

Litigation lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Herbert for many years and he is a skillful, competent and aggressive lawyer. I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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James Kennamer

Personal injury lawyer

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Samuel Robinson

Criminal defense lawyer

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John Buhrman

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

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2024

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2023

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2022

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2021

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2020

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2019

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2018

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2017

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2015

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2015

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

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2013

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2012

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2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

1998

Certified Ciivil Trial Specialist, Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization

1995

Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist, National Board Of Trial Advocacy

Work Experience

1973 - Present

Attorney, Herbert Thornbury

Associations

1992 - 1993

Chattanooga Trial Lawyers Association

President

1991 - 1992

Tennessee Association for Justice

Chairman

1980 - 1996

Tennessee Association for Justice

Board of Governors

Sample of Legal Cases

Waters v Liberty Mutual Ins. Co.

Successful

Porreca v Chili's Inc

successful

Petitt v Associated General Contractors

successful

Underwood v Robinson Manufacturing

Successful

Teeters v Curry

Successful

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Education

1973

Univ Of Tennessee

JD - Juris Doctor

1968

University of Tennessee

AB - Applied Baccalaureate

1963

McCallie School

Diploma

Speaking Engagements

1997

Tennessee Association for Justice

Subrogation

1996

Tennessee Association for Justice Civil Trial Practice

N/A

Civil Practice

Trial Preperation

Languages

English

Activity

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