Biography

heryl Norman focuses her practice on railroad litigation. She has defended railroads in grade crossing, FELA and trespasser litigation in state and federal courts across Texas. In addition to representing railroads at the trial and appellate level she has handled an array of other cases involving personal injury and property damage. Ms. Norman earned her J.D. degree from Baylor University School of Law in 1993. She earned a B.A. degree with honors in Political Science from University of Texas-Arlington, TX in 1990. Ms. Norman is a member of the State Bar of Texas and an active member of the Houston Bar Association. She is also an active member of the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel.

Area of Practice
Railroad Law Civil Litigation Personal Injury Defense

Bar Admissions

Texas, 1993

U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit

U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas

U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas

Professional Associations and Memberships

National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel

State Bar of Texas

Houston Bar Association

Education

Baylor University School of Law, Waco, Texas

J.D., Doctor of Jurisprudence, 1993

University of Texas-Arlington, Arlington, Texas

B.A., Bachelor of Arts Political Science, 1990

Honors:

Cum Laude

Phi Beta Kappa

Other Employment

Gibson & Associates, Houston, TX, 1994-2007

Connelly Baker Wotring, L.L.P., Houston, TX, 2007-2011