Born in Huntley, Illinois, August 30, 1935; admitted to the Illinois bar in 1965. He began his education at Iowa State University and at Northern Illinois University. He received his legal education at Chicago-Kent College of Law where he was a Phi Delta Phi member. Norman is an active member in the McHenry County and Illinois State Bar Associations, the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, and the Attorneys Title Guaranty Fund of Illinois. He is also on the board of directors for the Attorneys Title Guaranty Fund of Colorado, Utah and Minnesota. Norman focuses his practice on estate planning, probate law, trust law, and real estate.