Ashley

Ashley Norton

Attorney

Ashley began her legal career in commercial litigation, representing clients in matters involving contracts, fiduciary duties, fraud, trademarks, and trade secrets. Over time, her work expanded into intellectual property and law practice management, experiences that continue to inform her perspective today.

At Norton Law, Ashley now focuses her practice on estate planning and business planning—helping families protect what matters most and guiding business owners through formation, succession, and long-term strategy. She combines her background in advocacy, client counseling, and operations with a client-centered approach that emphasizes clarity, precision, and respect for each client’s unique goals and values.

Her dedication to excellence has earned recognition from Super Lawyers as a Texas Rising Star, from Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch,” and from D Magazine as one of Dallas’s Best Lawyers Under 40. Ashley earned her J.D. from SMU Dedman School of Law.

Education

  • Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law – J.D., 2017

  • Oklahoma State University – B.S. Nutritional Sciences, 2013

Recognitions & Distinctions

  • Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2020-2024

  • Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”, Litigation - Intellectual Property, 2023-2025

  • D Magazine, Best Lawyers Under 40, 2025

Memberships & Affiliations

  • State Bar of Texas

  • Dallas Bar Association

  • Dallas Association of Young Lawyers

  • Oklahoma Bar Association

  • Dallas Justice Group

 Admissions

  • Texas

  • Oklahoma

  • US 5th Circuit Court of Appeals

  • US District Court, Northern District of Texas

  • US District Court, Southern District of Texas

  • US District Court, Eastern District of Texas

  • US District Court, Western District of Texas