Hillary E. Thornton

Hillary E. Thornton is a dedicated and detail-oriented lawyer who is skilled at handling cases from inception to trial. With a strong love for learning and a distaste for bullies, Hillary enjoys using her specialized knowledge to fight for clients who have been wronged. She loves finding creative solutions to solve problems, and drive resolutions and wins for her clients.

Hillary is practiced in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and motion drafting. She is experienced in insurance defense, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, trucking, and wrongful death. She’s proud to have received a full defense verdict at trial on a wrongful death claim. Hillary’s experience also includes commercial/business litigation, litigating cases involving contracts disputes, landlord/tenant matters, and business torts.

With a strong work ethic and friendly nature, Hillary is a true partner to her clients. She excels in client communication and is a fierce advocate, making her an approachable partner who always fights for her client’s best interests.

Bar Admissions

• Florida, 2019
• Northern District of Florida, 2020
• Middle District of Florida, 2020
• Southern District of Florida, 2020

Education

• University of Florida – Bachelors of Arts in Political Science, Minor in Public Leadership, Certificate in International Relations, Certificate in Public Affairs, 2015
• Florida State University College of Law – Juris Doctor, 2019