David Norton

David Norton is a medical malpractice lawyer at Norton Schwab, representing plaintiffs in serious negligence, personal injury, and wrongful death cases. He began his legal career representing physicians and hospitals in medical malpractice litigation. His experience later shifted to representing people harmed by malpractice and other forms of negligence. He has tried more than 70 cases as lead counsel and has handled significant plaintiff-side litigation in Texas.

David earned his law degree from Southern Methodist University. His legal education provided the foundation for a career centered on trial advocacy, medical malpractice litigation, and complex negligence claims. That academic background prepared him to evaluate detailed legal and medical issues and present contested matters in court.

David worked as a partner at Bailey & Williams and later at Fowler, Wiles, Norton & Keith. He moved to plaintiff-side representation in 1997 as a partner with Morgan & Weisbrod. Between 1997 and 2006, he tried numerous plaintiff cases, including a major Texas verdict reported in his current professional profile. He has received multiple Texas Super Lawyers selections and an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. His memberships include the Texas Bar Foundation, Dallas Bar Foundation, and Million Dollar Advocates Forum.

David Norton has practiced alongside Robert Schwab since 2011, focusing primarily on cases in Texas and Arkansas. His work centers on medical malpractice and serious personal injury claims involving substantial harm. He draws on decades of experience representing parties on different sides of medical negligence disputes. His background includes extensive lead trial experience and long-term work with complex cases requiring medical evidence, expert testimony, and detailed litigation preparation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Norton Schwab
• Member, State Bar of Texas
• Member, Arkansas Bar Association
• Member, Texas Bar Foundation
• Member, Dallas Bar Foundation
• Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Licensed State

• Texas
• Arkansas

Education

• Southern Methodist University
  Juris Doctor (JD)

Awards & Badges