Jacob T. Thorington

Jacob T. Thorington is an attorney with Cheatham, Palermo & Garrett Law in Franklin, Tennessee. A top-ranked lawyer with more than 13 total years of legal experience, Mr. Thorington focuses his practice primarily on family law, and he provides unmatched counsel and support to clients throughout the greater Nashville metro region who are going through a divorce or have some other serious legal issue affecting their families. He also handles music copyright and intellectual property matters.

A Rule 31 Family Law Mediator, Mr. Thorington has achieved remarkable success helping his clients resolve their conflicts and reach favorable agreements without the need for expensive, stressful and time-consuming court battles. He also has argued several matters before the Tennessee Court of Appeals, and he has become known for his in-depth legal knowledge in all areas of family law, including child custody, post-divorce contempt issues, alimony modifications, child support modifications and other related matters.

A former Eagle Scout, Mr. Thorington understands the values of hard work and service to others, and he employs these virtues into his practice every single day. As an attorney, he has gained a reputation for his compassion and integrity when dealing with his clients along with his unwavering dedication to their needs. Honored for his outstanding professionalism and service, he has earned consistent recognition as among the top 2.5% of lawyers in his region.

A 2003 graduate of Tennessee Technological University with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, Mr. Thorington obtained his Juris Doctor magna cum laude from the University of St. Thomas School of Law in 2007. The Tennessee Bar Association admitted him to practice that same year, and Mr. Thorington immediately joined Cheatham, Palermo & Garrett Law, where he has been his entire legal career.

Active in his legal community, Mr. Thorington is a member of the Williamson County Bar Association, among his other professional affiliations, and he routinely volunteers his time and services with the Legal Aid Society.