Gerald A. Thornton

Background

Thornton, Gerald A. was born on September 22, 1948 in Lexington, Kentucky, United States. Son of Francis A. and Catherine Salome Thornton.

Education

Bachelor of Science, U. Kentucky, 1970;

Juris Doctor, U. Kentucky, 1976;

Master of Science, Cornell Univercity, 1974.

Career

Law clerk, Kentucky Court Appeals, Frankfort, 1976-1977;

private practice, Booneville, Kentucky, 1977-1978;

attorney, Office of Field Solicitor, unites states department Interior, Kansas City, Missoury, 1978-1982;

attorney, Office of Field Solicitor, unites states department Interior, Tulsa, 1982-1986;

attorney, Office of Field Solicitor, unites states department Interior, Knoxville, since 1986;

special assistant United State Attorneys, United States District Court (eastern district) Kentucky

special assistant United State Attorneys, United States District Court (eastern district) Tennessee. Adjunct Professor College Law, U. Tennessee, Knoxville, 1996.

Achievements

• Gerald A. Thornton has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Kentucky Bar Association, Knoxville Bar Association.

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, basketball, soccer, boy scout activities.

Connections

Married Alice Rogers, April 23, 1977. Children: Jennifer, Robert.

Father:

Francis A. Thornton

Mother:

Catherine Salome Thornton

Spouse:

Alice Rogers

child:

Jennifer Thornton

child:

Robert Thornton