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Forrest A. Norman
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Forrest A. Norman

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600 Superior Avenue East, Suite 2330, Cleveland, OH 44114

Church Law, Medical Malpractice Defense, Outside General Counsel Services and 2 more

About Forrest A. Norman

Forrest A. Norman is a shareholder of Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. and serves as Chair of the firm’s Church Law Group and Co-Chair of the Railroad Law, Litigation and Regulatory Counsel Group . Mr. Norman concentrates his practice in the areas of church law, general litigation, medical malpractice, outside general counsel services, product liability, and railroad law . He devotes much of his practice to representing churches, offering a full range of services including all aspects of tort litigation, property, and ecclesiastical disputes and counsels non-profit 501(c)(3) entities.

Mr. Norman served as an officer in the United States Marine Corps from 1986 to 1989.

Professional Accomplishments

•AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell since 2001
•The Best Lawyers in America since 1995: Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Railroad Law

Speaking Engagements

•“The Business of Christian Law” (Moderator/Speaker); Christian Legal Society National Conference; Boston, MA; 10/4-10/8/2023
•“Ethical Billing/Ethical Expectations” (Presenter); National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel Annual Conference; Chicago, IL; 7/26/2022
•“Statements of Faith and Codes of Conduct in Religious Employment” (Speaker); Christian Legal Society National Conference; Chicago, IL; 10/31-11/3/2019
•“Security and Legal Liability for the Church” (Speaker); private webinar presentation; 2017 and 2018
•“Ethics and Billing” (Speaker); Christian Legal Society National Conference; Newport Beach, CA; 10/27-28/2017
•“Ethical Billing/Ethical Expectations” (Speaker); National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel; 2017
•“Violence, Security, and Church Liability” (Speaker), Christian Legal Society National Conference; Washington, D.C.; 10/22/2016
•National Overview of Church Property Law, Resourcing the Re-Formation of the Church Webinar; New Wineskins Association of Churches; Oct. 2011
•“Getting the Most Out of the Crew” - an approach to working with potentially difficult witnesses; National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel; July 2010
•“Church Property Battles: The Litigation Front”; The Presbyterian Lay Committee 35th Annual Faith and Life Conference; Waynesburg, PA; June 2008
•“Litigation and Church Property Trust Law”; New Wineskins Association of Churches’ Annual Convention; Tulsa, OK; July 2006
•“Church Property Law: Ownership Rights in Division”; Presbyterian Lay Committee National Conference; Grove City, PA; June 2006
•“Careers and Opportunities” (Panelist); Case Western Reserve University; Cleveland, OH; April 2006

Publications

•A Guide To Church Property Law (Contributing Author); Lunceford (General Editor); Reformation Press, 2010
•“Managing Best Practices: The $100-Million Wake-Up Call - More Claims Seeking Damages From Employers for Birth Defects,” Industrial Safety and Hygiene News E-Newsletter, 4/1/2004 Interview
•“Direct Examination of the Defendant Doctor in a Medical Malpractice Case,” Quarterly Review, Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys, Vol. 35, Issue 1, Winter 2000, p. 39

Community

•The Cleveland Orchestra (Advisory Council Member)
•Presbyterian Church (Ordained Elder)
•Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing (Volunteer)

Articles

6/21/2018 Articles

Diacetyl and ‘Popcorn Lung’ Claims - Defending the Food and Flavorings Industries

6/5/2018 Articles

Masterpiece Cakeshop Decision

Press Releases

8/21/2025 Press Releases

Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers in America Award Recipients

8/15/2024 Press Releases

Forty-Six Dickie McCamey Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers Award Recipients

8/17/2023 Press Releases

Forty-Four Dickie McCamey Lawyers Recognized as Best Lawyers Award Recipients

8/25/2022 Press Releases

Forty-Three Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote Lawyers Named to 2023 Best Lawyers List

8/25/2021 Press Releases

2022 Best Lawyers List includes 44 Attorneys from Dickie McCamey

8/19/2020 Press Releases

Forty-Five Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote Lawyers Named to 2021 Best Lawyers list

8/15/2019 Press Releases

Forty-Two Dickie McCamey Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2020

8/15/2018 Press Releases

Forty-Two Dickie McCamey Lawyers Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2019

10/25/2016 Press Releases

DMC Attorney Addresses Christian Legal Leaders in Nation’s Capital

11/6/2015 Press Releases

Church Law Attorney Meets Supreme Court Justice

Seminar

11/6/2018 Events Seminar

Seminar 12/5/2018: Church Security Seminar - Cleveland East Side

11/6/2018 Events Seminar

Seminar 11/28/2018: Church Security Seminar - Cleveland West Side

11/6/2018 Events Seminar

Seminar 11/14/2018: Church Security Seminar - Pittsburgh

 

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At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

Champion Badge Gold

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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Forrest A. Norman got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Other 5
    • Church Law
    • Medical Malpractice Defense
    • Outside General Counsel Services
    • Product Liability
    • Railroad Law, Litigation and Regulatory Counsel

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Shareholder
    Firm Name
    Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C.
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Matters: Extensive jury trial experience representing both U.S. domestic
    international-based manufacturers
    distributors in product liability matters
    Defense of railroad carriers in FELA cases, crossing claims,
    tort actions
    Serves as lead trial counsel in tort actions on behalf of developers
    commercial property owners
    Experience encompassing medical malpractice defense
    toxic tort defense
    Appeared
    argued appellate cases at all levels, including six state Supreme Courts, Federal Circuits,
    briefing before the United States Supreme Court

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1992, Ohio
    United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio
    United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
    Supreme Court of the United States
    Memberships

    Memberships

    •American Inns of Court - Judge John M. Manos Chapter (Master Bencher)
    •Christian Legal Society
    •Cleveland Association of Civil Trial Attorneys (President 2001-2002)
    •Defense Research Institute
    •National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel
    •National Lawyers Association (Past Chairman, Faith and Law Committee)
    •Ohio State Bar Association

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Case Western Reserve University
    J.D.
    1992 Journal of International Law
    Other Education
    Case Western Reserve University
    Class of 1986
    B.A.
    cum laude

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  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Forrest A. Norman is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio, United States District Court for the Southern District of Ohio and United States Supreme Court.
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    Yes, Forrest A. Norman has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Forrest A. Norman attended Case Western Reserve University.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Dickie, McCamey & Chilcote, P.C. was established in 1906.
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    Forrest A. Norman is listed in the Commercial Litigation, Energy Law, General Practice, Insurance Law, Medical Malpractice, Product Liability Law, Toxic Torts and Workers Compensation section of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

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