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Nicholas Dwight Thornton

Nicholas Dwight Thornton

 
  • Criminal Law, DUI & DWI, Appeals & Appellate...
  • Minnesota, North Dakota
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Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
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Legal Analysis
5.0/5.0
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Communication Skills
5.0/5.0
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Ethics and Professionalism
5.0/5.0
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Joel Matthew Fremstad
Joel Matthew Fremstad October 19, 2018
Rating: 10 Lawyer Rating - 10 out of 10
In my opinion, Nick is the best criminal law attorney in Fargo if not the region. View More
Q. How do you know this lawyer?
  • Current or Former Co-Worker/Colleague

I hired Nick several years ago and am fortunate to have him as a colleague.

Q. In the cases you were involved in with this attorney, which of the following apply?
  • Same Client

I have had the opportunity to be co-counsel with Nick in cases where there is both civil and criminal elements.

Q. When did you work with this lawyer?
2013-present
Q. Was this lawyer an effective advocate/counselor and why?
Yes

Nick loves criminal law. He is not merely doing this to earn a paycheck, but appreciates the importance of the work for clients while also enjoying the academic elements of this area of the law.

Q. Please rate this lawyer on the following:

Legal Knowledge: Excellent

In my opinion, Nick is the most knowledgeable criminal defense lawyer in Fargo.

Legal Analysis: Excellent

Nick has an amazing ability to make complex criminal law issues simple.

Communication Skills: Excellent

Criminal defense clients can come from all stations in life, yet Nick treats all of his clients fairly and makes sure that they have a good understanding of their cases and next steps.

Ethics and Professionalism: Excellent

Nick goes to extra lengths to be involved with the bar, including teaching a variety of CLE classes to his fellow attorneys.

Q. For which practice area(s) would you recommend this lawyer?
Criminal law and appeals.
Q. Which of the following skills does this lawyer possess?
  • Appeals
  • Client Relations
  • Collaboration
  • Dispute Resolution
  • Document Review
  • Drafting
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Legal Research
  • Legal Writing
  • Litigation
  • Mediation
  • Negotiation
  • Oral Argument
  • Problem Solving
  • Pro Bono and Community Services
  • Trials
  • Use of Technology
Q. I would recommend this lawyer to my family and friends
Yes
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