James D. Thornton

Background

Thornton, James D. was born on May 6, 1921 in Providence, Rhode Island, United States.

Education

The Citadel (Bachelor of Science, 1942). University of South Carolina (Bachelor of Laws, 1948).

Career

Worked at Thornton & Thomsen, Incorporated. (Westerly, Rhode Island) specializing in General Civil Practice. Corporation, Probate, Estate Planning, State and Federal Taxation and Real Estate Law, Trust and Estate Administration.

Admitted to the bar, 1948, South Carolina.

1949, Rhode Island.

Town Solicitor, Westerly, Rhode Island, 1956-1958. 1962-1963. Member: Washington County (President, 1964-1965), Rhode Island and American Bar Associations.

Military: Captain, United States. Army Corps of Engineers, Reserve, 1942-1945.

1950-1952

Thornton & Thomsen, Incorporated. concentrates in all areas of taxation, estate planning, estate and trusts administration and small business planning.

Achievements

• James D. Thornton has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member: Washington County (President, 1964-1965), Rhode Island and American Bar Associations. Military: Captain, United States. Army Corps of Engineers, Reserve, 1942-1945.

1950-1952.