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Thomas Thornberry

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Brain injury

Language

Spanish English

About

I graduated from Emory University school of law, a nationally recognized institution, ranked 20 out of 184 accredited law schools. In 1977, I became an associate in a law firm, located in Bridgeport and began my 32 year career handling personal injury cases for both Plaintiffs and Defendants. Over the years I have handled thousands of personal injury matters and amassed over 100 jury verdicts.In 1979 I was appointed to the post of Assistant Town Attorney for the Town of Stratford, being the youngest person to obtain this position. In the mid-80s I was honored with the position of Town Attorney fot Stratford. I personally handled most of the litigation for the Town, trying numerous cases to conclusion.In 1983 I established my own firm with an emphasis on personal injury litigation. During that time I represented injured persons and also represented individuals on behalf of over 25 insurance carriers. In 1985 I obtained the largest verdict in the state against a chiropractor for malpractice. I have successfully argued cases before the Connecticut Supreme Court, concerning under-insured motorist coverage, medical malpractice and police conduct matters.In 1999, i restricted my practice to solely handling cases for injured persons, preferring to forgo taking on cases on behalf on insurance companies. 

Practices Areas

Personal Injury

Brain injury

Language

Spanish English

Contact

Thornberry & Associates, LLC1111 Stratford Ave.Stratford, CT, 06615

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Nick
August 20, 2017

Tom one the best lawyers around. I have 4 different cards with him. We are very pleased with work & kwnoldge.

Michael Voytek
March 1, 2017

Attorney Thornberry is an excellent and experienced advocate. he is a creative attorney who is willing to fight for his clients. He is highly intelligent, thinks "outside the box" and gets great result

anonymous
January 24, 2013

Attorney Thornberry was an asset to me when I was going through my personal injury lawsuit! He was always open and honest with me which I really appreciated, and he always made me feel like a valued person rather than a paycheck as other attorneys have in the past. I would definitely recommend Attorney Thornberry to anyone needing help with a personal injury case.

Gerard
March 6, 2012

I met Atty. Thornberry after a very serious personal injury. My neighbor had used his services and told me I would like him and what a good lawyer he was. I called his office and he came out to see me that same afternoon. He was very thorough and was always there to answer my questions. I had a lot of questions too, but he always called me back, answered my questions and put me at ease so I could just worry about getting better. He made things easy for me and did a more than wonderful job on my case. I can not thank him enough for all he did. He was great in court and I was more than pleased with the outcome.

Blanche
March 5, 2012

I was using another lawyer in Bpt, ct that was not doing a good job on my accident case. I was really upset and a friend of mine suggested Attorney Thornberry. I went to Atty Thornberry, was impressed with his knowledge of the law and hired him. He was always there when I needed him. Atty Thornberry even met me in his office on Saturday to help me out and inform me of my case. I knew I was in excellent hands when I actually got 3 times more, than the other lawyer told me to expect, for my injuries. I would recommend Attorney Thornberry to all my family and friends. A very nice man too, and he was very easy to talk with. Thank you

Kenneth
February 8, 2012

Attorney Thornberry handled a personal injury case for me that went to trial. He was absolutely amazing in court. He has a strong powerful voice that captured the complete attention of the jury. He is a master in the rule of evidence. I got a result I never would have thought possible.

Richard
February 8, 2012

Tom, he likes to be called by his first name, is reasonable and friendly. He will sit and talk with you in a way that you understand everything that is going on with your case. He a funny guy but serious about his work. He gave me his personal cell number so i could contact him whenever i needed to. I was more than satisfied with the results of my case. I strongly recommend him. He is very understanding and wont disappoint!

anonymous
July 15, 2009

Attorney Thornberry handled personal injury case ,he was incredibilty aggressive and filed suit soon after i came to see him ,he kept me informed and everytime an offer to settle was made ,he gave me his oppion on the amount.I've always said"you are the boss and you make the final decsion".I followed his advise and ultimately recieved over twice what i was looking for .

anonymous
September 13, 2011

This lawyer told me my case was in good hands, and then he failed to file before time ran out. Absolute disaster

Rose
July 12, 2011

I saw him on 9/10 of last year he was very positive on the 1st meeting told me in a few weeks I would get copies of everything and my claim that was to be filed in court. All sounded good to me, well that was the beginning and the end of it all, as of today 7/12/11 I have fired him and went to pick my file up. In almost a year I could not reach him on the phone, he does not return phone calls his office is very unprofessional. One time I did get to talk to him he told me he would call me back in an hour and he never did. I called him back two days later and some lady answered the phone said he was not in I told her was supposed to call me back and she laughed. I told her this was not funny and to tell him make sure he calls me back, he never did so I called back the next day and talked to one of the other attorneys in office of course Tom was not there. I explained to him what I needed and he could not help me so I told him to make sure Tom calls me or I will coming down to pick up my file up he said you have to do what you have to do. Of course still no return phone call fromTom. So on Monday afternoon I called to tell them to have my file ready and Tom answered the phone, he told me I had to wait until Tuesday to pick it up and I told him I was firing him he did not seem to care I told him he has done nothing for me and I don't even know if he filed a claim for me. Of course I heard about problelms in the office with staff I told him not my problem if you could not do my case you should have told me and not keep blowing me off. I was referred to him by a very good friend and now this friend feels awful and its not their fault. Bottom line I pick up my file today and there has been nothing done, no claim has been filed nothing and his biggest concern to me on the phone was he has to get paid for what he had done for me. I did receive a phone call before I went to get my file from a very nice lady in the office where she came from I don't know because in a years time I never taked to her. She ask me to reconsider leaving I told her I have no trust or faith in him it's way too late.

Nick
August 20, 2017

Tom one the best lawyers around. I have 4 different cards with him. We are very pleased with work & kwnoldge.

Michael Voytek
March 1, 2017

Attorney Thornberry is an excellent and experienced advocate. he is a creative attorney who is willing to fight for his clients. He is highly intelligent, thinks "outside the box" and gets great result

anonymous
January 24, 2013

Attorney Thornberry was an asset to me when I was going through my personal injury lawsuit! He was always open and honest with me which I really appreciated, and he always made me feel like a valued person rather than a paycheck as other attorneys have in the past. I would definitely recommend Attorney Thornberry to anyone needing help with a personal injury case.

Gerard
March 6, 2012

I met Atty. Thornberry after a very serious personal injury. My neighbor had used his services and told me I would like him and what a good lawyer he was. I called his office and he came out to see me that same afternoon. He was very thorough and was always there to answer my questions. I had a lot of questions too, but he always called me back, answered my questions and put me at ease so I could just worry about getting better. He made things easy for me and did a more than wonderful job on my case. I can not thank him enough for all he did. He was great in court and I was more than pleased with the outcome.

Blanche
March 5, 2012

I was using another lawyer in Bpt, ct that was not doing a good job on my accident case. I was really upset and a friend of mine suggested Attorney Thornberry. I went to Atty Thornberry, was impressed with his knowledge of the law and hired him. He was always there when I needed him. Atty Thornberry even met me in his office on Saturday to help me out and inform me of my case. I knew I was in excellent hands when I actually got 3 times more, than the other lawyer told me to expect, for my injuries. I would recommend Attorney Thornberry to all my family and friends. A very nice man too, and he was very easy to talk with. Thank you

Kenneth
February 8, 2012

Attorney Thornberry handled a personal injury case for me that went to trial. He was absolutely amazing in court. He has a strong powerful voice that captured the complete attention of the jury. He is a master in the rule of evidence. I got a result I never would have thought possible.

Richard
February 8, 2012

Tom, he likes to be called by his first name, is reasonable and friendly. He will sit and talk with you in a way that you understand everything that is going on with your case. He a funny guy but serious about his work. He gave me his personal cell number so i could contact him whenever i needed to. I was more than satisfied with the results of my case. I strongly recommend him. He is very understanding and wont disappoint!

anonymous
July 15, 2009

Attorney Thornberry handled personal injury case ,he was incredibilty aggressive and filed suit soon after i came to see him ,he kept me informed and everytime an offer to settle was made ,he gave me his oppion on the amount.I've always said"you are the boss and you make the final decsion".I followed his advise and ultimately recieved over twice what i was looking for .

anonymous
September 13, 2011

This lawyer told me my case was in good hands, and then he failed to file before time ran out. Absolute disaster

Rose
July 12, 2011

I saw him on 9/10 of last year he was very positive on the 1st meeting told me in a few weeks I would get copies of everything and my claim that was to be filed in court. All sounded good to me, well that was the beginning and the end of it all, as of today 7/12/11 I have fired him and went to pick my file up. In almost a year I could not reach him on the phone, he does not return phone calls his office is very unprofessional. One time I did get to talk to him he told me he would call me back in an hour and he never did. I called him back two days later and some lady answered the phone said he was not in I told her was supposed to call me back and she laughed. I told her this was not funny and to tell him make sure he calls me back, he never did so I called back the next day and talked to one of the other attorneys in office of course Tom was not there. I explained to him what I needed and he could not help me so I told him to make sure Tom calls me or I will coming down to pick up my file up he said you have to do what you have to do. Of course still no return phone call fromTom. So on Monday afternoon I called to tell them to have my file ready and Tom answered the phone, he told me I had to wait until Tuesday to pick it up and I told him I was firing him he did not seem to care I told him he has done nothing for me and I don't even know if he filed a claim for me. Of course I heard about problelms in the office with staff I told him not my problem if you could not do my case you should have told me and not keep blowing me off. I was referred to him by a very good friend and now this friend feels awful and its not their fault. Bottom line I pick up my file today and there has been nothing done, no claim has been filed nothing and his biggest concern to me on the phone was he has to get paid for what he had done for me. I did receive a phone call before I went to get my file from a very nice lady in the office where she came from I don't know because in a years time I never taked to her. She ask me to reconsider leaving I told her I have no trust or faith in him it's way too late.

Nick
August 20, 2017

Tom one the best lawyers around. I have 4 different cards with him. We are very pleased with work & kwnoldge.

Michael Voytek
March 1, 2017

Attorney Thornberry is an excellent and experienced advocate. he is a creative attorney who is willing to fight for his clients. He is highly intelligent, thinks "outside the box" and gets great result

anonymous
January 24, 2013

Attorney Thornberry was an asset to me when I was going through my personal injury lawsuit! He was always open and honest with me which I really appreciated, and he always made me feel like a valued person rather than a paycheck as other attorneys have in the past. I would definitely recommend Attorney Thornberry to anyone needing help with a personal injury case.

Gerard
March 6, 2012

I met Atty. Thornberry after a very serious personal injury. My neighbor had used his services and told me I would like him and what a good lawyer he was. I called his office and he came out to see me that same afternoon. He was very thorough and was always there to answer my questions. I had a lot of questions too, but he always called me back, answered my questions and put me at ease so I could just worry about getting better. He made things easy for me and did a more than wonderful job on my case. I can not thank him enough for all he did. He was great in court and I was more than pleased with the outcome.

Blanche
March 5, 2012

I was using another lawyer in Bpt, ct that was not doing a good job on my accident case. I was really upset and a friend of mine suggested Attorney Thornberry. I went to Atty Thornberry, was impressed with his knowledge of the law and hired him. He was always there when I needed him. Atty Thornberry even met me in his office on Saturday to help me out and inform me of my case. I knew I was in excellent hands when I actually got 3 times more, than the other lawyer told me to expect, for my injuries. I would recommend Attorney Thornberry to all my family and friends. A very nice man too, and he was very easy to talk with. Thank you

Kenneth
February 8, 2012

Attorney Thornberry handled a personal injury case for me that went to trial. He was absolutely amazing in court. He has a strong powerful voice that captured the complete attention of the jury. He is a master in the rule of evidence. I got a result I never would have thought possible.

Richard
February 8, 2012

Tom, he likes to be called by his first name, is reasonable and friendly. He will sit and talk with you in a way that you understand everything that is going on with your case. He a funny guy but serious about his work. He gave me his personal cell number so i could contact him whenever i needed to. I was more than satisfied with the results of my case. I strongly recommend him. He is very understanding and wont disappoint!

anonymous
July 15, 2009

Attorney Thornberry handled personal injury case ,he was incredibilty aggressive and filed suit soon after i came to see him ,he kept me informed and everytime an offer to settle was made ,he gave me his oppion on the amount.I've always said"you are the boss and you make the final decsion".I followed his advise and ultimately recieved over twice what i was looking for .

anonymous
September 13, 2011

This lawyer told me my case was in good hands, and then he failed to file before time ran out. Absolute disaster

Rose
July 12, 2011

I saw him on 9/10 of last year he was very positive on the 1st meeting told me in a few weeks I would get copies of everything and my claim that was to be filed in court. All sounded good to me, well that was the beginning and the end of it all, as of today 7/12/11 I have fired him and went to pick my file up. In almost a year I could not reach him on the phone, he does not return phone calls his office is very unprofessional. One time I did get to talk to him he told me he would call me back in an hour and he never did. I called him back two days later and some lady answered the phone said he was not in I told her was supposed to call me back and she laughed. I told her this was not funny and to tell him make sure he calls me back, he never did so I called back the next day and talked to one of the other attorneys in office of course Tom was not there. I explained to him what I needed and he could not help me so I told him to make sure Tom calls me or I will coming down to pick up my file up he said you have to do what you have to do. Of course still no return phone call fromTom. So on Monday afternoon I called to tell them to have my file ready and Tom answered the phone, he told me I had to wait until Tuesday to pick it up and I told him I was firing him he did not seem to care I told him he has done nothing for me and I don't even know if he filed a claim for me. Of course I heard about problelms in the office with staff I told him not my problem if you could not do my case you should have told me and not keep blowing me off. I was referred to him by a very good friend and now this friend feels awful and its not their fault. Bottom line I pick up my file today and there has been nothing done, no claim has been filed nothing and his biggest concern to me on the phone was he has to get paid for what he had done for me. I did receive a phone call before I went to get my file from a very nice lady in the office where she came from I don't know because in a years time I never taked to her. She ask me to reconsider leaving I told her I have no trust or faith in him it's way too late.

Nick
August 20, 2017

Tom one the best lawyers around. I have 4 different cards with him. We are very pleased with work & kwnoldge.

Michael Voytek
March 1, 2017

Attorney Thornberry is an excellent and experienced advocate. he is a creative attorney who is willing to fight for his clients. He is highly intelligent, thinks "outside the box" and gets great result

anonymous
January 24, 2013

Attorney Thornberry was an asset to me when I was going through my personal injury lawsuit! He was always open and honest with me which I really appreciated, and he always made me feel like a valued person rather than a paycheck as other attorneys have in the past. I would definitely recommend Attorney Thornberry to anyone needing help with a personal injury case.

Gerard
March 6, 2012

I met Atty. Thornberry after a very serious personal injury. My neighbor had used his services and told me I would like him and what a good lawyer he was. I called his office and he came out to see me that same afternoon. He was very thorough and was always there to answer my questions. I had a lot of questions too, but he always called me back, answered my questions and put me at ease so I could just worry about getting better. He made things easy for me and did a more than wonderful job on my case. I can not thank him enough for all he did. He was great in court and I was more than pleased with the outcome.

Blanche
March 5, 2012

I was using another lawyer in Bpt, ct that was not doing a good job on my accident case. I was really upset and a friend of mine suggested Attorney Thornberry. I went to Atty Thornberry, was impressed with his knowledge of the law and hired him. He was always there when I needed him. Atty Thornberry even met me in his office on Saturday to help me out and inform me of my case. I knew I was in excellent hands when I actually got 3 times more, than the other lawyer told me to expect, for my injuries. I would recommend Attorney Thornberry to all my family and friends. A very nice man too, and he was very easy to talk with. Thank you

Kenneth
February 8, 2012

Attorney Thornberry handled a personal injury case for me that went to trial. He was absolutely amazing in court. He has a strong powerful voice that captured the complete attention of the jury. He is a master in the rule of evidence. I got a result I never would have thought possible.

Richard
February 8, 2012

Tom, he likes to be called by his first name, is reasonable and friendly. He will sit and talk with you in a way that you understand everything that is going on with your case. He a funny guy but serious about his work. He gave me his personal cell number so i could contact him whenever i needed to. I was more than satisfied with the results of my case. I strongly recommend him. He is very understanding and wont disappoint!

anonymous
July 15, 2009

Attorney Thornberry handled personal injury case ,he was incredibilty aggressive and filed suit soon after i came to see him ,he kept me informed and everytime an offer to settle was made ,he gave me his oppion on the amount.I've always said"you are the boss and you make the final decsion".I followed his advise and ultimately recieved over twice what i was looking for .

anonymous
September 13, 2011

This lawyer told me my case was in good hands, and then he failed to file before time ran out. Absolute disaster

Rose
July 12, 2011

I saw him on 9/10 of last year he was very positive on the 1st meeting told me in a few weeks I would get copies of everything and my claim that was to be filed in court. All sounded good to me, well that was the beginning and the end of it all, as of today 7/12/11 I have fired him and went to pick my file up. In almost a year I could not reach him on the phone, he does not return phone calls his office is very unprofessional. One time I did get to talk to him he told me he would call me back in an hour and he never did. I called him back two days later and some lady answered the phone said he was not in I told her was supposed to call me back and she laughed. I told her this was not funny and to tell him make sure he calls me back, he never did so I called back the next day and talked to one of the other attorneys in office of course Tom was not there. I explained to him what I needed and he could not help me so I told him to make sure Tom calls me or I will coming down to pick up my file up he said you have to do what you have to do. Of course still no return phone call fromTom. So on Monday afternoon I called to tell them to have my file ready and Tom answered the phone, he told me I had to wait until Tuesday to pick it up and I told him I was firing him he did not seem to care I told him he has done nothing for me and I don't even know if he filed a claim for me. Of course I heard about problelms in the office with staff I told him not my problem if you could not do my case you should have told me and not keep blowing me off. I was referred to him by a very good friend and now this friend feels awful and its not their fault. Bottom line I pick up my file today and there has been nothing done, no claim has been filed nothing and his biggest concern to me on the phone was he has to get paid for what he had done for me. I did receive a phone call before I went to get my file from a very nice lady in the office where she came from I don't know because in a years time I never taked to her. She ask me to reconsider leaving I told her I have no trust or faith in him it's way too late.