Pierce & Thornton PLC is a distinguished Virginia-based law firm specializing in plaintiffs’ personal injury and medical malpractice litigation. Founded by attorneys David Pierce and Jon Thornton, the firm leverages its founders’ extensive backgrounds in defense work to provide a unique strategic advantage for injured clients seeking justice and compensation.
With over 44 years of combined legal experience, the firm focuses on complex injury cases, particularly medical negligence and motor vehicle accidents. Their prior defense-side experience representing healthcare professionals and insurers gives them insider knowledge of opposing strategies, enabling them to build compelling cases for their clients. They serve individuals and families across Virginia and North Carolina who have suffered serious injuries or wrongful death due to negligence.
Services Offered
- Medical Malpractice
- Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Brain Injury Litigation
- Tractor Trailer and Truck Cases
- Claims Against the Federal Government (FTCA)
- Personal Injury
- Defective Products (including pharmaceuticals)
- Assault and Battery Injuries
- Business Torts (including fraud, libel, and slander)
- Wrongful Death
The firm serves clients throughout localities including Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Virginia Beach, and multiple counties in Virginia. Their notable case results include multi-million dollar recoveries in melanoma misdiagnosis, brain injury, surgical errors, and tractor trailer accident cases.
