Thornton Law Firm LLP

Progressive Massachusetts complex litigation and personal injury law firm

Thornton Law Firm was founded in 1978 by Michael Thornton doing groundbreaking work for victims of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. Now the leading injury law firm in Massachusetts and the largest plaintiff law firm in New England, the firm has 21 attorneys representing thousands of clients in a wide variety of plaintiff-side work. Contact the Boston law firm of Thornton Law Firm LLP online or at 1-888-491-9726 for a free consultation with a recognized leader in personal injury litigation.
A nationwide reputation for excellence in plaintiff personal injury litigation

Experience in complex litigation over the last four decades has led to the firm's involvement in cases of local and national importance and recognition as one of the exceptional Massachusetts personal injury law firms. Our work on behalf of the injured has included representing:

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts in its lawsuit against the tobacco industry, which settled for $8 billion in 1998
More than 20,000 victims of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases, including serving as plaintiffs' asbestos liaison counsel in Massachusetts
Children suffering from severe birth defects related to the use of chemicals in the workplace
Victims of catastrophic injuries, including severe physical and brain injuries, bringing claims for personal injury, products liability, and workers compensation
Those harmed by pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices, including DePuy hip implants, pain pumps, breast implants, transvaginal mesh, Dalkon Shield, Vioxx, and many others
Consumers, workers, and taxpayers through the firm's class action, wage and hour, and fraud and False Claims Act practices
Hundreds of children and families affected by lead poisoning, and representing the State of Rhode Island in its fight against the lead paint industry

Serving clients in Massachusetts and across the country with distinction

The Massachusetts personal injury lawyers at Thornton Law Firm serve individual clients and also consult with institutional clients, national labor organizations, state governments, municipalities and other law firms.
The firm's attorneys are supported by a highly qualified and dedicated staff of about 70 legal assistants, administrators, and support personnel. In addition, we employ a public health specialist with a background in epidemiology to research and assess the correlation between disease and exposure to toxic substances occurring in our cases.
Knowledge backed by experience

A further key to the firm's success is the long-term relationships our attorneys have formed with many highly respected medical and scientific experts, including occupational health physicians, toxicologists, epidemiologists, and industrial hygienists who work with us in the investigation and prosecution of our cases.
To serve clients in other geographical areas, we are affiliated with prestigious firms across the country. In addition, Thornton Law Firm has strategic alliances with other prominent public health law firms who have also received national recognition for their work in asbestos-related litigation, birth defects, and other complex personal injury cases.
Trust one of the leading Massachusetts injury law firms to help

Contact the Boston law firm of Thornton Law Firm LLP online or at 1-888-491-9726 for a free consultation with a recognized leader in personal injury litigation. You have nothing to risk. We offer a fair and accurate assessment of your case.

Locations	No. of Attorneys
Boston, MA	40

Practice Areas	No. of Attorneys
Litigation	8