Cory Thornton

Cory R. Thornton is an attorney with Crain Caton & James who represents clients in environmental, health and safety (EHS) matters. His practice is broad-based, assisting clients with regulatory compliance, EHS litigation, and transactional matters. Mr. Thornton advises clients on air, waste, and water compliance issues in Texas, throughout the United States, and internationally. He counsels clients in corporate and real estate transactions regarding environmental assessments, due diligence, and contractual arrangements for protection against environmental liabilities. He also represents clients in civil and administrative proceedings, involving such issues as violations of state and federal law, cost recovery actions under state and federal Superfund laws, and tort claims for property damage and personal injury. Mr. Thornton routinely advocates for clients in front of the Environmental Protection Agency, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the Occupational Health & Safety Administration and other federal and state agencies.