A Powerful Team of Attorneys
$5.8 Million
Melanoma/Wrongful Death
$1.6 Million
Brain Injury/Assault & Battery
$1.55 Million
Medical Negligence
$1.5 Million
Failure to Diagnose Cancer/Wrongful Death
$1.2 Million
Failure to Diagnose Heart Infection/Wrongful Death
$900,000
Medication Error/Medical Negligence
$875,000
Liver Punctured During Biopsy/Wrongful Death
$875,000
Defective Equipment/Construction Accident
$737,500
Failure to Diagnose AAA/Medical Negligence
$700,000
Gastric Bypass Surgery/Medical Negligence
$700,000
Tractor Trailer Accident/Wrongful Death
$700,000
Undiagnosed UTI/Medical Negligence
Virginia Injury Attorney
David Pierce and Jon Thornton founded the law firm of Pierce & Thornton after practicing together in the litigation section at the largest law firm in the Tidewater area. Mr. Pierce had been a partner in the firm since 1992 and Mr. Thornton was a senior litigation associate. Mr. Pierce defended physicians and other health care professionals in medical malpractice actions for 12 years and conducted a general insurance defense and civil litigation practice. Mr. Thornton conducted a general civil litigation practice including plaintiffs’ personal injury and general defense work. Pierce & Thornton focuses its practice on plaintiffs’ personal injury law with a particular emphasis on plaintiffs’ medical malpractice and motor vehicle accident cases.
Virginia Medical Malpractice Lawyers
While the focus of their practice is medical malpractice and motor vehicle injury law, they also handle a variety of personal injury matters including injuries as a result of defective products, including pharmaceuticals, assaults, as well as business torts including fraud, libel and slander. Pierce & Thornton’s defense experience provides them with a unique and distinct advantage in their plaintiffs’ practice. Put their 44 years of legal experience and medical knowledge to work for you and get the full recovery you deserve.
THE OUTCOME OF A CASE WILL DEPEND ON A VARIETY OF FACTORS.
Client Reviews
Jon...You carry yourself professionally...and very ethically. That's most important to me as I look at cases and speak with attorneys...Seeking the truth is a noble cause. Too bad it often takes much time and monies to get there...All the best,
To David . . . Thank you for your continued diligence and advice on this law suit. Thanks to you and your staff. I have recouped my expenses and lost wages due to the injuries I received in my accident. I enjoyed working with your group and will recommend you to friends in the future. God Bless You...
I strongly recommend the law firm of Pierce & Thornton to anyone who needs a wrong righted . . . The attorney who represented me and my loved ones, Jon L. Thornton, did a great job. Jon Thornton . . . is a man of great passion. It's more than a case to Jon Thornton, he represents you as if it...
David, thanks again for a well managed and successful case outcome. It was a pleasure working with you. I never felt like we were out of the loop. We are glad it is behind us but I will miss discussing the case with you. It was always a pleasure talking with you.
I am very pleased with the resolution of this claim and feel blessed beyond measure. I just don't know how we can ever thank you enough for everything you did for us to receive justice for the death of our dear mother. May God richly bless you in all things.