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Biographical Information
Norman Stockman serves as chair of the Firm’s Litigation Section. His litigation practice focuses on commercial, maritime, construction, and bankruptcy disputes, representing businesses of all sizes in complex matters involving contract disputes, business torts, shareholder and partnership conflicts, and financial litigation. An experienced trial lawyer, he handles cases in state and federal courts across Alabama and Mississippi and is admitted to practice before the Fifth and Eleventh Circuits.
In addition to his litigation practice, Norman drafts and negotiates charter agreements, vessel purchase and sale contracts, transportation agreements, towing contracts, and terminal operation agreements, bringing a practical understanding of how transactions and litigation intersect. Whether in court or at the negotiating table, Norman works to protect his clients’ business interests with clear, strategic advice.
Norman has served in leadership roles with the Maritime Law Association of the United States, the Propeller Club of the United States, Port of Mobile, and the Warrior Tombigbee Waterway Association. Norman is also an active member of Dauphin Way United Methodist Church, where he serves on the board of directors for the church foundation, and he has served on the board of directors of the Mobile Museum of Art.
Admissions
- Alabama State Bar, 1999
- Mississippi State Bar, 2001
Education
- J.D., University of Alabama School of Law, magna cum laude, 1999
- B.A., Economics, University of Virginia, with distinction, 1996
Additional Information
Civic and Professional Affiliations
- Alabama State Bar (Young Lawyers Section Executive Committee Member, 2003—2010)
- Mississippi State Bar
- Mobile Bar Association (Chair, Admiralty Section, 2011—2012)
- Baldwin County Bar Association
- Maritime Law Association of the United States (Chair, Young Lawyers Committee, 2013—2015; Board of Directors, 2017—2020)
- Southeastern Admiralty Law Institute (Board of Directors, 2007—2008)
- Warrior Tombigbee Waterway Association (Board of Directors, 2024—present)
- Propeller Club, Port of Mobile (President, 2013—2015; Vice-President, 2012—2013; Board of Governors, 2007—2015; Advisory Committee, 2015—Present)
- Dauphin Way United Methodist Church Foundation (President, 2018—2020; Treasurer, 2017; Board of Directors 2017—present)
- Mobile Museum of Art (Vice-Chair, 2021—2022; Secretary 2019—2020; Board of Directors, 2017—2022)
- American Bankruptcy Institute
- American Waterways Operators
Publications and Presentations
- “Hand Arendall attorney elected president of international maritime organization’s Mobile club.” July 22, 2013.
Awards
- Martindale-Hubbell AV® Preeminent
- Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year 2022 and 2026, Admiralty and Maritime Law, Mobile
- Best Lawyers In America©, Admiralty and Maritime Law, 2013—2026
