Practice areas: Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation
Licensed in Tennessee since: 1973
Education: The University of Tennessee College of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2012 - 2015, 2017 - 2025 
Free Consultation Attorney at Law
701 Cherokee BlvdChattanooga, TN 37405 Phone: 423-265-1100 Email: Herbert Thornbury Visit website
Herbert Thornbury is an "AV" rated attorney by Martindale Hubbell, the major peer reviewed organization for rating lawyers which is the highest rating an attorney can achieve. He is Board Certified as a Civil Trial Specialist and Civil Pretrial Practice by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. The Tennessee Supreme Court has appointed him for two terms as a Hearing Committee Member for the Board of Professional Responsibility. Thornbury is currently the Municipal Judge for the Town of Walden and has been since 1990. Thornbury is a Vietnam Veteran where he served as a Medical Platoon leader with the 199th Light Infantry Brigade and received the Bronze Star Medal on three occasions and was a Captain in the USAR. Thornbury has taught other lawyers at legal seminars about civil law practice, subrogation, and workers compensation. He has represented thousands of claimants in personal injury cases. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center.
First Admitted: 1973, Tennessee
Professional Webpage: https://www.thornburylaw.com/thornbury-bio.html
Bar / Professional Activity
- I have been on the Board of Governors for the Tennessee Trial Lawyers for 17 years. I am a past president of the Chattanooga Trial Lawyers and have been on its Board of Governors for over 20 years. I have been appointed by the Tennessee Supreme Court as a Hearing Officer for the Board of Professional Responsibility for two (2) terms. I have been the Town Judge (Part Time) in Walden, Tennessee since 1990.
Special Licenses / Certifications
- I am Certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBOTA) as a Civil Trial Specialist (1995) and Civil Pretrial Practice (2012) I have an "AV" rating from Martindale-Hubbell which is the highest rating given. I have been a frequent lecturer on civil trial practice and worker' compensation for many years., 1995
Pro bono / Community Service
- Board Member of the Medal of Honor Museum
Educational Background
University of Tennessee, JD
, 1973
Other Outstanding Achievements
- I am the part time Municipal Judge in the Town of Walden, Tennessee for the past 32 years. , 1990
Office location for Herbert Thornbury
701 Cherokee Blvd
Chattanooga, TN 37405
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2012 - 2015, 2017 - 2025
