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Creath S. Thorne began his career as a Legal Clerk at the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals before going into private practice in 1984. In 2000, he opened the doors of his law practice in St. Joseph. For almost two decades, he has handled almost 5,000 cases on behalf of his clients. As evidenced below, Creath's vast experience allows him to approach any legal matter from a practical and knowledgeable perspective.
A St. Joseph native, attorney Creath S. Thorne was a college professor for many years before going back to school to get his law degree. He currently has the highest rating possible from Martindale-Hubbell, the AV Preeminent rating, which is an honor enjoyed by only the top 10% of the nation's attorneys. During his career, he's handled cases and filed briefs with the US Supreme Court, the Mississippi Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit Court, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Creath S. Thorne remains deeply committed to providing St. Joseph's individuals, families, and businesses with professional and affordable legal representation, and he looks forward to many more years of serving the people of Missouri.
Education
University of Missouri at Kansas City, J.D. received with distinction, 1984
University of Chicago, Ph.D., 1977
University of Chicago, M.A., 1973
University of Missouri, B.A. magna cum laude, 1970
Woodrow Wilson Fellow; Recipient, Ford Foundation Fellowship
Memberships
Missouri State Bar, admitted 1984
St. Joseph Bar Association
American Bar Association
Missouri Bar Association
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
Awards
Former President of the St. Joseph Bar Association
Former President of Allied Arts Council
Former President of the St. Joseph Symphony
Former President of St. Joseph's Library Board
Member, Pony Express Board of Directors
AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
Creath S. Thorne has been in private practice for over 30 years. A St. Joseph native, he opened the door of his own practice almost two decades ago in order to provide families and small business owners in the St. Joseph area with affordable, results-oriented legal representation. He currently has the highest rating possible from Martindale-Hubbell, the AV Preeminent rating, which is an honor enjoyed by only the top 10 percent of the nation's attorneys. Reach out to Creath S. Thorne, P.C. today to learn more about how he can help you successfully resolve your legal matter. Read more about Creath S. Thorne here.
Practice Areas
At Creath S. Thorne, P.C., we offer a variety of different legal services for our clients. These include:
Job Titles:
- Fellow Recipient, Ford Foundation Fellowship