Pierce & Thornton

Pierce & Thornton are medical malpractice and injury lawyers in Virginia Beach, VA. Founders David Pierce and Jon Thornton first practiced together at Tidewater's largest law firm. Pierce spent 12 years defending doctors in malpractice suits.

That defense background now helps the firm build cases for injured patients. The practice centers on medical negligence and motor vehicle accidents. It also takes truck crashes, motorcycle wrecks, brain injuries, and FTCA claims.

Results include a $5.8 million result in a melanoma wrongful death case. Both founders have been named to Super Lawyers for 15 years. The firm serves Norfolk, Chesapeake, Newport News, and other Hampton Roads communities. Initial consultations are free.