Joseph Philip Thornton

Background

Thornton, Joseph Philip was born on September 4, 1952 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Joseph F. and Phyllis Thornton.

Education

AB, Seton Hall U., 1974; Juris Doctor, St. Saint Louis University, 1977.

Career

Associate, George James Law Firm, Wildwood, New Jersey, 1977-1979; executive assistant to chief justice, Supreme Court of the Iowa, Des Moines, 1979-1982; associate general counsel, Des Moines Register, 1982-1985; senior counsel public, Tribune Company, Chicago, 1985-1994; partner, Craven & Thornton, Springfield, Illinois, since 1995.

Achievements

• Joseph Philip Thornton has been listed as a reputable Lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Illinois Press Association (general counsel since 1995, Legislation Svc. award 1989), Newspaper Association American (taxation committee since 1995, member legal affairs committee 1992-1994), Illinois Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1992-1994).

Connections

Married Cynthia Moore, October 21, 1977;children: Anne, Matthew, John, Mark.

Father:

Joseph F. Thornton

Mother:

Phyllis Thornton

Spouse:

Cynthia Moore

child:

Mark Thornton

child:

Anne Thornton

child:

John Thornton

child:

Matthew Thornton