Tri Thornhill was born and raised in Winter Haven. He has lived in Polk County almost his entire life. He is a sixth generation Floridian. He is Florida Bar Board Certified in Civil Trial law. Sherri Scarborough was born and raised in Haines City and now resides in Winter Haven.
No Worries! We Work For You!
It’s your case, you decide! We’ll explain the law and what we would do if we were in your shoes, and why. The decisions are yours – we work for you!
Dealing With Insurance Companies?
After an accident it’s no longer you vs. the other driver. It’s now about you and the insurance companies. Not just their insurance company, but yours too.
What Are Degenerative Changes?
A common claim insurance companies use to avoid paying for your pain. Don’t go it alone – give us a call today!
Do You Have Any Questions? Call Us!
When someone comes to see us we explain their rights and ask them if they have any questions. When you have questions jot them down and give us a call.
We Got This!
The law requires you to see the insurance companies doctor. And that same doctor will say that the insurance isn’t responsible for the injury.
Only Female Civil Trial Lawyer In Polk County
Sherri Scarborough is the only female attorney in Polk, Hardee and Highlands County that is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law.
You Become Part Of All Of Us
Over time each meeting each phone call, you and me becomes we. For our lawyers, our investigators, and our staff. You become part of all of us.
Not a Call Center
You’ll talk directly with our lawyers, not some call center.
Our Job Is So Much More Than Money
Let´s face it. Money doesn’t always take away the pain.
We pay costs, you pay if a recovery occurs
We handle the costs, you pay only if we win.
Trust Us To Handle Your Only Shot!
Tri currently serves as chair of the 10th Judicial Circuit Professionalism Committee, which was formed by the Florida Supreme Court to receive, screen, and act upon complaints of unprofessional conduct by attorneys.
Polk County’s Only Female Civil Trial Lawyer!
Sherri is a member of the Tenth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee for the Florida Bar, a committee that investigates and assesses ethical complaints against lawyers in Polk, Hardee and Highlands County.
Since 1975, the law firm of Howell & Thornhill, P.A., has helped people who have suffered by another’s carelessness. Howell & Thornhill provides a free consultation at our office, your home, or at the hospital.
The attorneys at Howell & Thornhill personally work for every client, regardless of the size of the losses.
Tri Thornhill was born and raised in Winter Haven. He has lived in Polk County almost his entire life. He is a sixth generation Floridian. He is Florida Bar Board Certified in Civil Trial law. This is the highest level of recognition by The Florida Bar of the competency and experience of attorneys approved for certification by the Supreme Court of Florida. He is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell, the highest professionalism and ethical rating from the nationally recognized service for rating lawyers.
Sherri Scarborough was born and raised in Haines City and now resides in Winter Haven.
Mrs. Scarborough is certified by the Florida Bar as a specialist in Civil Trial Law, a distinction less than 2% of Florida Lawyers hold.
She is the only female attorney in Polk, Hardee and Highlands County that is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law.
After serving in the United States Air Force, and obtaining his bachelor’s degree at the University of Nebraska of Omaha, Mr. Pastorin then attended Nova University, where he obtained his law degree. Prior to joining Howell & Thornhill as a civil trial attorney, Mr. Pastorin worked as an Appeals Referee Supervisor with the Florida Department of Labor, and then became employed as an Assistant Public Defender in Polk County.
Ryan McCarthy was born and raised in Winter Haven, Florida. He obtained his B.A. from Emory University and his J.D. Santa Clara University. Prior to joining Howell & Thornhill, Ryan was an Assistant Public Defender for the 10th Judicial Circuit of Florida.
Tim Kiley was raised in Mt. Dora, Florida. Prior to joining Howell and Thornhill, Tim practiced in commercial litigation, business, and health law with a firm in Lakeland, Florida.
Tim is a graduate of the University of Central Florida, and the University of Florida, Levin College of Law.