Bart A. Norman
About Bart A. Norman
Bart A. Norman is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Bart A. Norman is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Banking and Finance Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
Current Firm: Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan LLP
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 2002
Location: Raleigh, NC
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