Solicitor at Fiona Bruce Solicitors

James Thornton

Solicitor - Head of Litigation

SRA ID: 460567

James joined the firm in August 2017. He trained and qualified with a national firm based in Liverpool and recently worked for an international firm in Manchester before joining Fiona Bruce Solicitors in Warrington. James specialises in all forms of commercial litigation, with particular expertise in the areas of: sale of goods; product liability; transport; shipping; warehousing and storage; professional negligence; general debt; property litigation; insurance; insolvency; enforcement of judgments and arbitration awards in the UK and worldwide; mediation and arbitration.

Justice House, 3 Grappenhall Road, Stockton Heath, WA4 2AH

Licensed for 14 years

Practice Areas

Company & Commercial, Housing & Property, Consumer, Family Law, Wills, Trusts & Probate

5.0/5 28 Client Reviews 28
  • Wills, Trusts & Probate 20%
  • Family Law 10%
  • Consumer 40%
  • Housing & Property 20%
  • Company & Commercial 10%
28 Client Reviews

5.0/5

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  • Value For Money
  • Communication
  • Initial Impressions
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  • Documentation Accuracy
  • Legal knowledge

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William Hampson
Verified William Hampson Added 1 week ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Fiona Bruce & Co LLP
June 20, 2025 20250620113718

Mediation Gough/Hampson

5

Whilst in the end it wasn't as stressful as I feared it might be, mainly thanks to our solicitor James Thornton, we were pleased when it was over and are hoping we don't ever have to repeat the process. The mediator was good and gave us confidence that we'd get a resolution, or if we didn't it wouldn't be for the want of trying.

Lawyer named in this review: James Thornton

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Nicola Bevan
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June 18, 2025 20250618215638

Contentious Probate Advice

5

I sought specialist advice on a sensitive probate matter and was very impressed by James' depth of knowledge and clarity in helping me understand a complex situation.

The advice was considered, precise, and gave me real confidence in the way forward and saved the estate a lot of money in the long run.

While the communication style was more formal than I’m used to, it was always professional and to the point. Not cheap, but excellent value for money.

Lawyer named in this review: James Thornton

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Doreen Lancaster
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November 25, 2024 20241125130024

David Mann

5

James was very professional and kept me fully informed all the way through Mt claim

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Elle
Elle Added 9 months ago Report to admin
Collected whilst working at Fiona Bruce & Co LLP
September 19, 2024 20240919155332

Neighbour dispute and Will service

5

I have now used Fiona Bruce Solicitors twice this year.
I am very impressed with their service. Communication is spot on and timescales. The advice I was given was excellent in both Will and Neighbour Dispute. I found Fiona Bruce Solicitors initially on the Law Society and for neighbour disputes their weren't many local that can deal with this matter and because I was impressed how they handled my neighbour dispute I returned for them to sort my husband and my Wills. I would certainly use Fiona Bruce in the future. I have complete confidence in them.

Lawyer named in this review: James Thornton

A representative from Fiona Bruce & Co LLP responded to this review on 23 September, 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you were impressed with our service during both your neighbour dispute and Will preparation. It's wonderful to know that our communication and timely advice made a positive impact on your experience. Your trust in us means a lot, and we look forward to assisting you again in the future. Thanks once again for your high recommendation!

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John R
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August 07, 2024 20240807144659

Exceptional Service and Expertise in Property Law

5

I recently had the pleasure of working with James Thornton to resolve a potentially complex property issue, and I cannot recommend him highly enough. From start to finish, James handled the matter with exceptional skill and professionalism.

His communication throughout the process was excellent. He kept me informed at every stage, explaining everything in clear, understandable terms, which made the entire experience much less stressful. James's ability to break down complex legal jargon into plain English was particularly appreciated.

The costs were exactly as expected, with no hidden surprises, and his transparency about fees was a refreshing change from my past experiences with legal services.

James's expertise and dedication turned what could have been a very complicated situation into a smooth and successful resolution. If you need a reliable, knowledgeable, and communicative lawyer, I highly recommend James Thornton.

Lawyer named in this review: James Thornton

A representative from Fiona Bruce & Co LLP responded to this review on 08 August, 2024

Dear John, thank you for your kind review of the service you received from James. We are thrilled to hear about your positive experience and recommendation.

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Myfanwy Quine
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June 21, 2024 20240621161301

Contract negotiation

5

James listened very carefully to my unexpected issue with a client, he then reviewed all the information. He provided clear options as to how I could proceed. I acted upon his advice and the issue has now been resolved.







Lawyer named in this review: James Thornton

A representative from Fiona Bruce & Co LLP responded to this review on 10 July, 2024

Dear Myfanwy, thank you for your kind review of the service you received from James. We are thrilled to hear about your positive experience.

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Amanda edkins
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May 09, 2024 20240509202846

Professional and reliable

5

James was professional reliable and sorted outva very difficult dispute on my late parents estate, and guided me onto the next steps with fiona bruce solicitors

Lawyer named in this review: James Thornton

A representative from Fiona Bruce & Co LLP responded to this review on 10 July, 2024

Dear Amanda, thank you for your kind review of the service you received from James. We are thrilled to hear about your positive experience.

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Olena Novikova
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April 19, 2024 20240419175207

Brilliant help

5

James does brilliant job. He is very high level professional . I am very pleased with job with he has done for me .

Lawyer named in this review: James Thornton

A representative from Fiona Bruce & Co LLP responded to this review on 10 July, 2024

Dear Olena, thank you for your kind review of the service you received from James. We are thrilled to hear about your positive experience.

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Joanne Johnson
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April 19, 2024 20240419173334

Excellent Advice

5

Our appointment with James Thornton was excellent. All of our queries were responded to thoroughly and in a relaxed and professional manner. We left our appointment with the answers we had hoped for and clarity on our next steps.

Lawyer named in this review: James Thornton

A representative from Fiona Bruce & Co LLP responded to this review on 10 July, 2024

Dear Joanne, thank you for your kind review of the service you received from James. We are thrilled to hear about your positive experience.

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Jane Grantham
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December 28, 2023 20231228122728

Litigation

5

A comprehensive and professional approach to all the aspects of a difficult and complex case spanning 2yrs. I was kept fully informed of all the details and progress of the case through either email, phone calls, zoom and face to face meetings.

Lawyer named in this review: James Thornton

A representative from Fiona Bruce & Co LLP responded to this review on 11 January, 2024

Dear Jane, thank you for your kind review of the service you received from James. We are thrilled to hear about your positive experience.

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About James Thornton

James joined the firm in August 2017. He trained and qualified with a national firm based in Liverpool and recently worked for an international firm in Manchester before joining Fiona Bruce Solicitors in Warrington. James specialises in all forms of commercial litigation, with particular expertise in the areas of: sale of goods; product liability; transport; shipping; warehousing and storage; professional negligence; general debt; property litigation; insurance; insolvency; enforcement of judgments and arbitration awards in the UK and worldwide; mediation and arbitration.

Languages Spoken: English

Contact James Thornton

Address

Fiona Bruce Solicitors

Justice House

3 Grappenhall Road

Stockton Heath

WA4 2AH



Phone 019252 63273

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Updated

United Kingdom

Currently Registered

15/06/11

06/02/25

We found no instances of professional misconduct for this solicitor

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