Robert B. "Rob" Thornburg
About Robert B. Thornburg
Robert B. Thornburg is a lawyer based in Indianapolis, IN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. Robert B. Thornburg is recognized in the following practice area:
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: FBT Gibbons LLP
Education: Indiana University Maurer School of Law, J.D., graduated 1996
Location: Indianapolis, IN
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