Carrie Thornburgh is a seasoned trial attorney with over two decades of experience in civil litigation, workers compensation, personal injury, and professional malpractice. She has successfully represented plaintiffs in complex cases across Colorado, securing favorable outcomes through strategic advocacy, deep procedural knowledge, and a client-centered approach. Her courtroom experience spans jury trials, arbitration, and administrative hearings, reinforcing GLA’s commitment to excellence in litigation and justice for injured individuals.
Carrie Thornburg
Senior Attorney
Carrie brings a powerful combination of litigation skills, strategic insight, and compassion to every case. She has litigated hundreds of matters involving employment disputes, nursing home negligence, product liability, and real estate conflicts. Her ability to navigate high-stakes litigation, on initial pleadings through trial, has earned her recognition for both legal precision and client advocacy.
Carrie’s background includes managing multi-state caseloads, supervising litigation teams, and mentoring attorneys across jurisdictions. Her experience as both plaintiff and defense counsel gives her a unique perspective on case strategy and negotiation. She is also deeply committed to community service, founding a nonprofit animal sanctuary and serving on multiple nonprofit boards.
Thornburgh Law, LLC – Owner & Lead Attorney
Colorado | 2012 – Present
Goldberg & Dohan, P.C. – Senior Attorney & Litigation Manager
Colorado & Multi-State | 2009 – 2012
Sawaya, Rose & Kaplan – Senior Associate
Denver, CO | 2007 – 2009
Fisher, Sweetbaum, Levin & Sands – Senior Associate
Denver, CO | 2005 – 2007
Ruegsegger, Simons, Smith & Stern – Senior Associate
Denver, CO | 2002 – 2005
Early Career – Alabama Litigation Counsel
Alabama | 1996 – 2002