Lawyer Joseph D. Thornton, graduated from University of Iowa, B.B.A., 1982 University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1984, is now employed by Smith Peterson Law Firm, LLP at The Sawyer Building, 133 West Broadway Council Bluffs, IA 51502-0249.

While being a member of Iowa State, Pottawattamie County, Southwest Iowa Bar Association and Nebraska State Bar Associations., Joseph D. Thornton is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Joseph D. Thornton as your lawyer, you should consider whether Joseph D. Thornton offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Joseph D. Thornton has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Joseph D. Thornton's office is located at Council Bluffs, IA, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Joseph D. Thornton has been admitted in 1984, Iowa; 1991, Nebraska; 1985, United States District Court, Southern District of Iowa; 1994, United States Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit; 1994, United States District Court, District of Nebraska; 1984, Supreme Court of the State of Iowa;. His or her practice areas include Workers Compensation, Insurance Defense, Labor and Employment, Personal Injury, Corporate Law, Taxation, Nursing Home/Malpractice, Banking, Civil Litigation, Family Law, Estate Planning/Probate, Government, Guardianships/Conservatorships, Health Law, Real Estate, Social Security.

Joseph D. Thornton's college and law school education includes University of Iowa, B.B.A., 1982, University of Iowa, J.D., with distinction, 1984. Other biographical background includes Certified Public Accountant of Iowa, 1982; President, Young Lawyers Division, Iowa State Bar Association, 1992-1993; President Iowa State Bar Foundation Board of Directors 2005-2007; Trial Lawyers Association; Iowa Defense Counsel Association; Medical Liability and Health Law Section Member; Iowa State, Pottawattamie County and Southwest Iowa Bar Associations.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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