Meet The Attorneys Guiding Complex Cases
Our firm brings experience, skill, tenacity, and compassion to every case.
Decades of Combined Trial Experience
Clarke, Johnston, Thorp & Rice brings over 100 years of combined experience to its cases in criminal defense, civil rights litigation, and international law.
Judy Clarke
Well-known nationally for her work in high-profile capital cases, she brings over 45 years of federal trial and appellate experience to the firm, including defending professionals and others accused of white-collar offenses.
Thomas H. Speedy Rice
He works and teaches around the world on international human rights and anti-corruption cases and law projects, bringing a unique set of skills to plaintiff and human rights issues and litigation with over 40 years of experience.
Ellis Trip Johnston
Ellis Johnston is a tenacious and highly skilled criminal defense lawyer specializing in trial and appellate litigation. With a focus on state and federal court cases, he is recognized for securing impressive wins in very challenging and high-stakes criminal matters.
Jodi Thorp
Jodi Thorp is an elite trial and appellate advocate with a proven track record of impressive wins in complex criminal defense cases across state and federal courts. In addition to her skilled criminal litigation practice, Jodi provides expert representation in civil legal matters.