James Garfus Thornton

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Delta State University, B.A., 1992; Itawamba Community College, A.A., 1990
Law School Attended:
University of Mississippi School of Law, J.D., 1995
Year of First Admission:
1995
Admission:
1995, Mississippi; 1999, U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; 2006, Tennessee; 2006, Louisiana; 2006, U.S. District Court, Eastern, Middle and Western Districts of Louisiana; 1995, U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Mississippi; 2025, Texas; 2025, Colorado; 2025, Georgia; 2026, Kentucky
ISLN:
912438625

Areas of Practice (6)

  • General Practice
  • Personal Injury
  • Litigation
  • Insurance Defense
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (14 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0
  • Communication

    4.9/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.6/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/10/12 in Criminal Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 04/04/12 in Personal Injury

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/30/12 in Personal Injury

    An exceptionally talented and well prepared lawyer.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/20/12 in General Practice

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 03/14/12 in Personal Injury

    I worked with James for almost 3 years. He has high ethical and professional standards in addition to the attributes rated.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/12/12 in Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 03/11/12 in Personal Injury

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 04/17/12 in General Practice

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 03/12/12 in Nursing Home Litigation

    I had the pleasure of working closely with James G. Thornton for several years. I respect his opinion and insight, and I feel confident in his abilities regarding any aspect of the law.

  • 4.8/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 03/11/12 in Personal Injury

    For over one year, I worked in a Plaintiff's nursing home negligence practice with Jim Thornton. I practiced closely with Jim, often attending depositions and hearings with him. He manages his cases professionally, ethically, and thoroughly. Jim i... Read more

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