Lawyer Jay Thornton, graduated from University of Tennessee, B.A., Economics, 1990 Emory University School of Law, J.D., 2000, is now employed by GrayRobinson, P.A. at 401 E. Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 1000 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301.

While being a member of •Labor and Employment Law Section•Etertainment Arts and Sport Law Section•Trial Lawyers Section•The District of Columbia Bar, Jay Thornton is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Jay Thornton as your lawyer, you should consider whether Jay 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 Jay Thornton has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Jay Thornton's office is located at Fort Lauderdale, FL, 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.

Jay Thornton has been admitted in 2000, Florida; 2001, District of Columbia; U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida; U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida; U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida; U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit. His or her practice areas include Banking & Finance; Class Action Defense; Employment & Labor; Entertainment & Sports; Litigation.

Jay Thornton's college and law school education includes University of Tennessee, B.A., Economics, 1990, Emory University School of Law, J.D., 2000. Other biographical background includes •Received federal jury verdict on behalf of international restaurant corporation, on wage and hour claims brought under the Fair Labor Standards Act, subsequent to a partial summary judgment order in client's favor on sec. 203(m) tip credit claim. U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, 2010•Obtained final summary judgment in client's favor in breach of contract and fraud action filed by former CEO of publicly traded health corporation, and an order sanctioning the plaintiff for filing an unfounded claim. Volusia County Circuit Court, 2008•Received preliminary emergency injunction freezing millions in assets belonging to multiple Grammy and BMI award-winning songwriter and producer, which assets were alleged to have been diverted by artist's manager; artist, who survived a murder attempt, alleged that his former manager and others were behind the attempt and had conspired to take control of and divert artist's money and other real and intellectual property, including artist's vast music catalog and a state-of-the-art Miami recording studio (the lawsuit received significant and worldwide media attention) Miami-Dade Circuit Court, 2008•Successfully resolved federal lawsuit against national association bank that challenged bank's automated check processing and signature verification methods. U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, 2011•Received favorable jury verdict on breach of employment contract, equ. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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