David Thompson Norton
About David Thompson Norton
David Thompson Norton is a lawyer based in Dallas, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. David Thompson Norton is recognized in the following practice area:
- Dallas, Texas
- Aviation Law
Current Firm: Shackelford, McKinley & Norton LLP
Education: United States Air Force Academy, BS, graduated 1984, Louisiana Tech University, MBA, graduated 1993, and Southern Methodist University, J.D., graduated 1996
Location: Dallas, TX
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