Tom Norman joined the firm in 2019. Tom received his law degree from the University of Illinois in May 2012. Tom received his bachelor’s degree from Wabash College in 2009, where he was a member of the Little Giant varsity baseball team and a broadcaster for the football and basketball teams. Tom has courtroom experience trying civil litigation cases before juries and judges in Central Illinois. Tom also has extensive experience in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) including traditional settlements, mediations, court-ordered settlement conferences, contractual arbitrations, and judicially mandated arbitrations. Tom’s record includes multiple favorable summary judgment rulings in his clients’ favor, as well as hundreds of favorable dispute resolutions for his clients.

Outside of his work in the firm, Tom enjoys spending time with his wife, Jenny, his two sons, Finnick and Spencer, and his dog, Wrigley. Tom is an avid bowler who has 6 perfect games, 2 800 series, and was the Peoria City Tournament champion for 2015. Tom has also served as a Director for the Great Peoria Bowling Association. Tom also enjoys cooking, running, and traveling the world with his wife.

Bar Admissions

• Illinois, 2012
• Federal (Central District of Illinois)—2015

Professional Affiliations

• Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA)
• Peoria County Bar Association (PCBA)

Education

• B.A. (cum laude), Wabash College, 2009
• J.D. (cum laude), University of Illinois College of Law, 2012

Focus Practice Areas

• General Trial Practice
• Civil Litigation
• Premises Liability – Trip and Fall
• Automobile Liability
• Personal Injury
• Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Claims
• General Contractor Liability – Defense
• Residential Fire Damage Claims – Defense