David J. McMorris - Thornton Law Firm LLP

Thornton Law Firm was established in 1978 by Michael Thornton and two other attorneys, initially focusing on groundbreaking work for victims of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases. The firm has since grown to become a leading injury law firm in Massachusetts and one of the largest plaintiff-side law firms in New England. It comprises 17 attorneys who represent thousands of clients in a wide variety of plaintiff-side matters.

With over four decades of experience in complex litigation, Thornton Law Firm has been involved in cases of local and national importance. The firm represents individuals and organizations that have suffered physical, financial, and emotional harm due to negligence or wrongdoing. Their work has included representing the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in a lawsuit against the tobacco industry, over 20,000 victims of mesothelioma and asbestos-related diseases, children suffering from birth defects related to workplace chemicals, and victims of catastrophic injuries. The firm also handles claims related to pharmaceutical drugs and medical devices, products liability, workers' compensation, class action, wage and hour, and fraud and False Claims Act practices.

The firm serves clients in Massachusetts and across the country, supported by a dedicated staff of approximately 70 legal assistants and administrators. They collaborate with public health specialists and a network of medical and scientific experts, including occupational health physicians, toxicologists, epidemiologists, and industrial hygienists, to investigate and prosecute cases. Thornton Law Firm maintains affiliations and strategic alliances with other prominent law firms nationwide to serve clients in various geographical areas.