Managing Partner
James R. Thornton
James founded Counsel in 1998 after a distinguished career at a leading national firm. With over 30 years of trial experience, he has secured more than $200 million in verdicts and settlements for clients facing complex litigation. His practice focuses on high-stakes commercial disputes and securities litigation. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer for 15 consecutive years and serves on the board of the State Bar Association.
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation
- Securities Law
- White Collar Defense
Education
- J.D., Harvard Law School, magna cum laude
- B.A., Yale University, Economics
Bar Admissions
- New York State Bar
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit