Pierce & Thornton PLC

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  • Established in 1997
  • Firm Size 2
  • We represent People injured as a result of someone’s negligence

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    4.8/5.0 (31)
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About this firm

David Pierce and Jon Thornton founded the law firm of Pierce & Thornton after practicing together in the litigation section at the largest law firm in the Tidewater area. Mr. Pierce had been a partner in the firm since 1992 and Mr. Thornton was a senior litigation associate. Mr. Pierce defended physicians and other health care professionals in medical malpractice actions for 12 years and conducted a general insurance defense and civil litigation practice. Mr. Thornton conducted a general civil litigation practice including plaintiffs’ personal injury and general defense work. Pierce & Thornton focuses its practice on plaintiffs’ personal injury law with a particular emphasis on plaintiffs’ medical malpractice and motor vehicle accident cases.

Virginia Medical Malpractice Lawyers

While the focus of their practice is medical malpractice and motor vehicle injury law, they also handle a variety of personal injury matters including injuries as a result of defective products, including pharmaceuticals, assaults, as well as business torts including fraud, libel and slander. Pierce & Thornton’s defense experience provides them with a unique and distinct advantage in their plaintiffs’ practice. Put their 44 years of legal experience and medical knowledge to work for you and get the full recovery you deserve.

THE OUTCOME OF A CASE WILL DEPEND ON A VARIETY OF FACTORS.
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Areas of Practice (6)

  • Medical Malpractice
  • Motor Vehicle Accidents
  • Motorcycle Accidents
  • Brain Injury Litigation
  • Tractor Trailer and Truck Cases
  • Claims Against the Federal Government (FTCA)

People (2)

David J. Pierce: Attorney with Pierce & Thornton PLC
David J. Pierce
Partner
5.0
15 Reviews
Virginia Beach, VA

Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Brain Injury Litigation, Tractor Trailer and Truck Cases, Claims Against the Federal Government (FTCA) View More

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Jonathan L. Thornton: Attorney with Pierce & Thornton PLC
Jonathan L. Thornton
Partner
4.8
24 Reviews
Virginia Beach, VA

Medical Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Brain Injury Litigation, Tractor Trailer and Truck Cases, Claims Against the Federal Government (FTCA) View More

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Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (31 reviews)

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    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0
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