M. Dean Norris

Dean “Boo” Norris offers clients, ranging from Fortune 500 to small businesses, a unique combination of seasoned litigator and experienced business and contract negotiator. 

His work experience, before attending law school, as a baseball coach, special education teacher, school counselor, and manual laborer provides him with a distinct ability to effectively relate, communicate, and connect with juries. Equally as important, he has a talent for creative problem solving and analyzing issues of all varieties. This combination of background and talent allows him to obtain the best possible outcomes for clients across a broad range of practice areas. 

Admitted in Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee, his successful track record has made him a sought after attorney in the most difficult cases. He has earned a reputation with clients in numerous industries and co-counsel as the person to bring into cases amid contentious litigation to win results or negotiate a fair resolution.

• Obtained defense verdict for grocery store chain in premises liability claim involving serious spinal and bodily injury.
• Won defense verdict at trial for global agricultural manufacturer in lawsuit involving workplace accident.
• Secured defense verdict at trial for apartment complex against claims of serious bodily injury on property.
• Obtained favorable verdict for global restaurant chain in premises liability claim for head and spine injuries.
• Defeated lawsuit on summary judgment for wrongful death by truck driver against heavy equipment retailer for negligent repair.
• Obtained favorable verdict at trial for small business against claims of severe injury.
• Won favorable verdict at trial for homeowners' association in contract dispute.
• Obtained numerous felony and misdemeanor convictions at trial as a prosecutor in the State of Tennessee.