Name partner David Norton named DFW Aviation Lawyer of the Year
DALLAS – A total of 22 Shackelford, McKinley & Norton attorneys have earned recognition in The Best Lawyers in America legal guides, including name partner David Norton, who was selected as the 2027 Dallas-Fort Worth Aviation Lawyer of the Year.
Mr. Norton’s internationally recognized aviation law practice encompasses a broad range of regulatory, risk management, transactional, tax and commercial dispute resolution matters. Board Certified in Aviation Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, he is a frequent speaker at business aviation conferences addressing crucial industry issues and actively participates in many business aviation industry-related committees and groups.
His Lawyer of the Year selection reinforces the firm’s position as one of the state’s leading law firms. Representing a total of 21 unique practice areas, 15 firm attorneys were named to the flagship Best Lawyers list, with seven selected to the companion Ones to Watch list for attorneys in their first decade of practice.
“We are pleased to increase our footprint on Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch this year,” said firm founder John Shackelford. “And we are particularly proud to see David Norton singled out for his excellent work in aviation law.”
Best Lawyers Recognition
- John Shackelford – Entertainment Law-Music
- David Norton – Aviation Law
- Hilary Borow – Insurance law, Insurance litigation
- Talmage Boston – Commercial litigation, Banking and finance litigation, Appellate law
- Jay W. Brown – Insurance law, Insurance litigation
- David Elrod – Commercial litigation, Corporate law
- Martha Hardwick Hofmeister – Commercial litigation
- Robert McCormick – Corporate law, Leisure and hospitality law
- Mark McQuality – Construction law, Construction litigation
- Stan Moore – Patent law, Trademark law
- Michelle Morgan – Labor and employment litigation, Individuals employment law, Management employment law
- Josh Northam – Family law
- Steven Pawlowski – Commercial litigation
- K. Elizabeth Swan – Family law
- Mark Todd – Mergers and acquisitions law
Ones to Watch
Firm attorneys named to the Ones to Watch guide are:
- Dewey Dodson – Commercial litigation, Insurance law
- Emilie East – Family law
- Anna Brooks Martin – Real estate law
- Tatiana Lutomski – Commercial litigation
- Krystie Cals Malara – Insurance law
- Lynnsee Starr – Real estate law
- Nathan Vrazel – Commercial litigation, Personal injury litigation defense, Product liability litigation defense
Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch recognition is based on nominations and confidential peer evaluations, with final selection made following careful editorial review.
