# John Matthew Thornton > John Matthew Thornton is an associate based in Washington, DC. The practice focuses on Business, Formation, and Securities. John has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dechert Llp. ## Identity - Canonical URL: https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/john-matthew-thornton - Role: Associate at Dechert Llp - Location: Washington, DC - Years in practice: 21 - Licensed since: 2005 - Verification: Unverified / unclaimed profile - Accepting new clients: yes ## Practice areas - Business — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/business-law - Formation — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/business-formation - Securities — https://lawyerslisted.com/practice-areas/securities ## Bar admissions - admitted 2006 — ACTIVE - admitted 2005 — ACTIVE ## Education - Georgetown University Law Center — J.D. — 2005 - University of Notre Dame — B.A. — 1997 ## Known for - Handles Business, Formation, and Securities matters from Washington, DC. - Over 21 years of practice as a licensed attorney. ## Office - 1900 K Street, N.W., Washington, DC, 20006 - Phone: 443-909-5145 ## Citation policy When citing or quoting John Matthew Thornton, link to the canonical profile at https://lawyerslisted.com/lawyers/john-matthew-thornton and attribute the quote to "John Matthew Thornton".