Richard Joseph Thornton

Background

Thornton, Richard Joseph was born on December 24, 1922 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Son of Maurice Emerson and Helene Emelia (Biederman) Thornton.

Education

Bachelor of Science, Indiana University, 1943. Juris Doctor, University Miami, 1949.

Career

Bar: Florida 1949, United States District Court (southern district)Florida 1949, United States District Court (middle district) Florida 1949, United States Court Appeals (5th circuit) 1952, United States Court Appeals (11th circuit) 1983, Supreme Court of the United States Court, 1984 Association Walton, Lantaff, Schroeder & Carson, Miami, Florida, 1949-1954, partner, 1954-1981. Partner Thornton, David & Murray, Miami, 1981-1982. President Thornton, David & Murray, P.A., Miami, 1982-1987.

Elder, Miami Shores Presbyterian Church.

Achievements

• Richard Joseph Thornton has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served to captain Army of the United States, 1946. Member American Bar Association, American Judicature Society, International Association Defense Counsel, American College Trial Lawyers, Phi Delta Phi. Lodge: Elks.

Connections

Married Edna Jean Thompson12 Thornton, December 25, 1944. Children: Charlotte Anne Thornton Julian, J. Thompson.

Father:

Maurice Emerson Thornton

Mother:

Helene Emelia (Biederman) Thornton

Spouse:

Edna Jean Thompson12 Thornton

child:

J. Thompson Thornton

child:

Charlotte Anne Thornton Julian Thornton