About Norman
Norm is a member of the firm Stroud, Willink & Howard, LLC and is a business attorney. Norm focuses his practice on lender representation through all phases of lending, from loan origination and renewals, to workouts and forbearance, litigation including foreclosures and bankruptcy proceedings, and assisting with liquidation of bank-owned assets. His extensive experience working closely with his clients throughout the life cycle of the lending relationship has provided him with insight into the practical issues faced by lenders. When crafting real-world and creative solutions for originating loans, fashioning workouts, and selling bank-owned property, Norm’s clients rely on his deep understanding, not just of lending, but of other areas of the law such as real estate, personal property, succession planning, and business organizations.In addition to representing lenders, Norm has a vibrant business transactional and litigation practice. Norm also assists the firm’s clients with their intellectual property needs.
Norm is a member of the firm Stroud, Willink & Howard, LLC and is a business attorney. Norm focuses his practice on lender representation through all phases of lending, from loan origination and renewals, to workouts and forbearance, litigation including foreclosures and bankruptcy proceedings, and assisting with liquidation of bank-owned assets. His extensive experience working closely with his clients throughout the life cycle of the lending relationship has provided him with insight into the practical issues faced by lenders. When crafting real-world and creative solutions for originating loans, fashioning workouts, and selling bank-owned property, Norm’s clients rely on his deep understanding, not just of lending, but of other areas of the law such as real estate, personal property, succession planning, and business organizations.
In addition to representing lenders, Norm has a vibrant business transactional and litigation practice. Norm also assists the firm’s clients with their intellectual property needs.
Practice Areas
Case History
Professional Affiliations
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Real Estate, Madison (2026)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Real Estate, Madison (2022)
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Real Estate, Madison (2020)
- Recognized: Commercial Litigation
- Recognized: Litigation - Real Estate
- Recognized: Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Recognized: Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
- Recognized: Real Estate Law
- Practice Area: Banking and Finance Law
- Practice Area: Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Practice Area: Copyright Law
- Practice Area: Trademark Law
- AV® Preeminent™ Rated by Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings
- Selected as a "Rising Star" on the Wisconsin Super Lawyer list by Law & Politics Magazine and Milwaukee Magazine (2006-2009)
- Named a "Top Lawyer" by Madison Magazine