About Norman
Norman is engaged in a general corporate practice whereby he advises corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies, estates, trusts, and individuals on a variety of corporate and tax related matters, including development and implementation of business plans, real estate matters, organizing and planning for the operation of tax exempt entities, mergers and acquisitions, and partnership and limited liability company organization, capitalization, allocations and reorganizations. As part of Norman’s general corporate practice he routinely represents renewable energy companies providing a full range of corporate and strategic advice, as well as assistance with all aspects of project development.
Norman is a member of the American Bar Association (Business Law; Real Property, Trust and Estate Law; and Taxation Sections), the Alabama State Bar, the Mississippi Bar, and the Birmingham Bar Association.
He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance in 1994, from Auburn University; his J.D., in 1998, from Cumberland School of Law of Samford University; and his LL.M. in Taxation from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2005.
Norman Cross-Examined
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I serve on the Mountain Brook Board of Zoning Adjustments and am a past Vice-Chairman of the City of Mountain Brook Tree Commission. I’m currently Vice President of the St. Andrews Society of the Middle South and am an active member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church serving as a Eucharistic Minister and a Lector. I am also a member of the Advisory Board of Directors of Special Equestrians, Inc., a nonprofit organization offering therapeutic horseback riding to the physically, emotionally and mentally challenged.
What is your favorite thing about the law?
I find it extremely rewarding helping clients establish their goals and then assisting them in accomplishing them.
What are your hobbies?
I enjoy spending time with my wife, our two daughters and our Labrador retriever. I also enjoy duck hunting, fishing, running, cycling and following Auburn University sports.