Biography
Jared Norton is an Attorney in the Dallas office of Cokinos | Young. His practice primarily focuses on construction, insurance coverage, and commercial litigation. Prior to joining Cokinos | Young, Mr. Norton solely represented design and engineering professionals against malpractice, construction defect, breach of contract, and indemnity claims. Mr. Norton is experienced in all aspects of litigation in state courts from initial answer or petition, discovery, and case strategy to preparing and arguing motions, conducting depositions, and trial or arbitration preparation.
Education
- Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law – J.D., 2017
- Texas A&M University – B.B.A. Finance, 2014
Recognitions & Distinctions
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2024
Representative Experience
- Second chair in one week arbitration before the American Arbitration Association regarding the representation of a design professional concerning claims made against it for design defects affecting the performance of a Dallas public school.
Speaking Engagements & Presentations
- Presenter, “AI in Construction Law: Managing Risks and Opportunities,” New Jersey Institute for Continuing Legal Education, February 6, 2024
- Presenter, “Contractual Review & Strategies” – Specification Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP) Annual Meeting, June 14, 2022
Memberships & Affiliations
- State Bar of Texas
- Dallas Bar Association: Construction Law Section
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, Trial Skills Committee
Admissions
- State Bar of Texas