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Jonathan L. Thornton

Jonathan L. Thornton

Pierce & Thornton
  • Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Nursing Home Abuse
  • North Carolina, Virginia
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Biography

After graduating from the University of Virginia Law School and completing a year as a law clerk in the United States Federal Court, I started my legal career at a prominent law firm in Norfolk, Virginia. There, I had the privilege of learning from several highly skilled trial lawyers. The foundational principles of hard work, persistence, and thorough preparation were instilled in me during this time, and I have carried these values forward since co-founding Pierce Thornton with my partner in 1997.

I advocate for individuals and families dealing with a range of issues, from medical negligence injuries or wrongful death to traumatic brain injuries caused by negligent truck drivers or business owners.

My mission is to represent my clients with unwavering commitment, ensuring justice through tenacious and ethical representation. I handle a limited number of cases to dedicate significant time and effort to each, preparing thoroughly for trial. My team and I keep our clients well-informed about their case's progress and reassure them that we are committed to resolving their matters as swiftly and favorably as possible.

I am incredibly grateful to have represented hundreds of clients in the Tidewater area. Almost all of my clients have been referred to me by previous clients and their families, or by other attorneys who trust me to represent their friends, colleagues, or family members.

The most rewarding aspect of my work is assisting individuals and families in rebuilding their lives after experiencing significant loss or injury. Helping those who are injured or grieving to find justice and closure in their most challenging times brings profound meaning, motivation, and gratitude to my daily life.

Education
University of Virginia School of Law
J.D.
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Washington & Lee University
B.A.
Honors: Summa Cum Laude
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Professional Experience
Attorney
Pierce & Thornton
Current
Speaking Engagements
Medical Documentation - The Importance of Telling the Story, Norfolk, Virginia
Eastern Virginia Medical School
How to Avoid Being a Defendant in a Medical Malpractice Case, Richmond, Virginia
Washington & Lee University Spring Lectures
What Every Aspiring Doctor Needs to Know About Medical Malpractice, Portsmouth Naval Medical Center
Medical Malpractice Issues: The Patient’s Perspective, Eastern Virginia Medical School
2019, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025
Awards
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Awarded 2007 to present
Top Attorney
Coastal Virginia Magazine
Awarded 2007 to present
America's Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
Americas Top 100 High Stakes Litigators
2018, 2019
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating
Martindale Hubbell
Professional Associations
North Carolina State Bar
Member
Current
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Virginia Bar Association
Member
Current
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Federal Bar Association
Member
Current
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American Association for Justice
Member
Current
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Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Member
Current
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Norfolk-Portsmouth Bar Association
Member
Current
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Virginia Beach Bar Association
Past President
Current
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Board of Governors
Past Member
Current
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Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
North Carolina
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Virginia
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Federal Circuit
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Fees
  • Free Consultation
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Medical Malpractice
Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Nursing Home Abuse
Additional Practice Areas
  • Brain Injury
  • Car Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
Languages
  • English
Social Media
Websites & Blogs
Website
Jonathan L. Thornton's Website Profile
Website
Pierce & Thornton Website
Blog
Virginia Injury Law Blog
Contact & Map
Pierce & Thornton
2101 Parks Ave
#802
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
US
Toll-Free: (888) 377-0422
Telephone: (757) 625-7777