Free Consultation
$0 first 60 minutes
Jeffrey Michael Norton
also known as Jeffrey M. Norton
About Jeffrey
Biography
Jeffrey M. Norton is a member of Newman Ferrara LLP and Chair of the firm's Class Action and Complex Litigation Group. He practices primarily in the areas of shareholder rights, ERISA litigation, consumer fraud, products liability, and civil rights. Mr. Norton and his firm have played a leadership role in numerous actions where plaintiffs and class members won substantial benefits and recovered hundreds of millions in losses.
In addition to representing both plaintiffs and defendants in a wide range of civil-litigation matters, Mr. Norton is an Adjunct Professor of Law at Pace University School of Law, where he teaches Mass Torts and Class Action Litigation, and he has been a presenter and panelist for various CLE seminars.
Mr. Norton is admitted in the state courts of New York and Connecticut, as well as the United States District Courts for the Southern, Eastern and Northern Districts of New York, the Eastern District of Michigan, the District of Colorado, and the Northern District of Ohio, the United States Courts of Appeals for the Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, and Eleventh Circuits, and the United States Supreme Court.
Mr. Norton graduated with honors from Arizona State University in 1992 and cum laude from Pace University School of Law in 1997.
Mr. Norton currently serves on the board of the Greenwich UJA.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 750-950 per hour
Contingency
20%-33%
Retainer
Sometimes
Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.
Search our directory
Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.
Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.
Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.
Chat withLicenses
Licensed in New York for 28 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Licensed in Connecticut for 28 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
Location
Newman Ferrara LLP
1250 Broadway, 27th Fl., New York, NY, 10001
Ad
Transform legal challenges into solutions.
Connect now to review your situation.
Jeffrey Michael Norton's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
7 Client Reviews
Filter Avvo Reviews (7)
Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.
Practice Areas
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Litigation
Posted by Keith | October 16, 2012 | Litigation
Outstanding Counsel and Genuine man!
Jeff has an excellent understanding of Class Action Litigation. He has constantly and genuinely kept us informed on the stages of our case laying events out in common terms instead of Legalese. As a current 25 year veteran of Law Enforcement I have come across many Lawyers, but none like Jeff! He is ...
Jeffrey Michael Norton's Lawyer Endorsements
"An exceptional litigation attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Norton was lead counsel on a class action matter I brought him. Excellent work, and I recommend."
"You do not want to be in this guy's crosshairs."
"Jeff brings a unique intellectual spin to every case he pursues. His compassion for his clients' interests and his sophisticated problem-solving approach are unparalleled. I endorse him without reservation."
"I have had the privilege to work with Jeffrey Norton on several matters. He is hard working, bright and incredibly dedicated. I endorse him fully, and without any reservation."
"I have worked with Jeff as co-counsel in several class actions over the years. I have always been impressed by his litigation skills and knowledge of the law. Jeff maintains an excellent reputation and is truly a remarkable attorney. Even more admirable is Jeff’s personality. He is an absolute pleasure to work with and always puts his client’s first. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with him on some very arduous cases because his love of his clients and his job is infectious. I can truly say it is a privilege working with Jeff. I would recommend him, without hesitation, a as lawyer and a friend."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have worked closely with Jeff on complex securities class actions and found him to be a hard working, highly skilled litigator."
Stephanie Krigman-Norton
General practice lawyer
Christopher Polaszek
Litigation lawyer
Danielle Pennetta
Tax lawyer
Matthew Houston
Class action lawyer
Jennifer Sosa
Litigation lawyer
Charles Zimmerman
Class action lawyer
Andrew Volk
Class action lawyer
Ramzi Abadou
Securities and investment fraud lawyer
Lynda Grant
Securities and investment fraud lawyer
Scott Farrell
Securities and investment fraud lawyer
Brian Cohen
Class action lawyer
Randolph Mclaughlin
Civil rights lawyer
Jonathan Newman
Real estate lawyer
Jarred Kassenoff
Real estate lawyer
Glenn Spiegel
Litigation lawyer
Lucas Ferrara
Real estate lawyer
Evan Janush
Class action lawyer
Michelle Fiorito
Construction and development lawyer
Daniella Quitt
Litigation lawyer
Mark Sullivan
General practice lawyer
Experience
Honors
2023
Top 500 Leading Lawyers in America, Lawdragon
2023
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2022
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Leading Attorneys in New York, Newsweek
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1996
Public Interest Law Scholarship, Pace University School of Law
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Pace University School Of Law
2011 - Present
Partner, Newman Ferrara LLP
1900 - Present
Partner, Newman Ferrara LLP
2000 - 2011
Partner, Harwood Feffer LLP
1999 - 2000
Associate, McDonough Marcus Cohn Tretter Heller & Kanca L.L.P.
1997 - 1999
Associate, Rheingold Valet
1996 - 1997
Ella Baker Legal Intern, Center for Constitutional Rights
Associations
2012 - Present
UJA of GreenwichBoard Member
2010 - Present
Mothers Day MovementBoard
2008 - Present
American Law InstituteFaculty
1997 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Center for Constitutional Rights
Cooperating Attorney
2011 - 2016
Reconstructing HopeBoard, General Counsel
2008 - 2010
Anti-Defamation LeagueGlass Leadership
1997 - 2014
Center for Constitutional RightsVolunteer Counsel
Sample of Legal Cases
Graden v. Conexant Systems, Inc., 496 F.3d 496 (3d cir. 2007), cert. denied 128 S.Ct. 1473 (2008)
successful appeal, settlement valued over $12million
Lanfear v. Home Depot, Inc.,536 F.3d 1217 (11th Cir. 2008)
successful appeal
In re Royal Dutch/Shell Transport ERISA Litigation, (D.N.J.)
settled for $90million
Education
1997
Pace University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Arizona State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Did Walmart Kill the Class Action?
Class Action Litigation
2008
Lender Misconduct in Consumer Foreclosures and Bankruptcy
Lender Misconduct in Consumer Foreclosures and Bankruptcy
2008
Lender Misconduct in Consumer Foreclosures and Bankruptcy
Lender Misconduct in Consumer Foreclosures and Bankruptcy
Publications
2008
American Law Institute
Following The Bouncing Ball: Confusion and Frustration in the Modern World of Mortgage-Related Litigation
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
In need of a ligator Lawyer or Class action against Countrywide/BofA. Loan fraud clearly income is different on appl. and loan
08 Mar 2012
Q&A
I owe federal restitution, can the Financial Litigation Unit take my 401k?
03 Mar 2012
Q&A
Can a dating site use my picture and profile for their advertising without my permission?
03 Mar 2012