Core Practice Areas
5 VerticalsAbout & Mediation Philosophy
Neutral ProfileWilliam Norton III, is a dedicated commercial mediator with years of experience in real estate, lending, financial workouts, and commercial bankruptcy matters. As a sole practitioner, he offers personal attention to every case. With a background in insurance and legal conflict resolution, he understands both the practical and human sides of business disputes. Bill's approach is built on fairness, clear communication, and a focus on resolution—not escalation. Clients appreciate the calm structure he brings to complex issues. Whether dealing with a partnership breakdown, loan dispute, or lease disagreement, Bill provides an effective way forward. Additionally, Bill is an experienced arbitrator, a former member of the AAA Commercial Arbitration Panel, the past chair of the ADR Committee for the Nashville Bar Association, the past chair of the Board for the Nashville Conflict Resolution Center and is a Tennessee Rule 31 Mediator.
Credentials & Institutional Standing
Primary VerificationsLicense
Education
Vanderbilt University Law School
J.D. · Law
Class of 1982
Vanderbilt University
B.A.
Class of 1975
Work History
2 PositionsAdjunct Professor
Vanderbilt Law School
1999 – Present
Bankruptcy
Mediator
Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP
Honors & Recognition
3 HonorsFellow
Tennessee Bar Foundation
Fellow
American College of Bankruptcy
Fellow
Nashville Bar Foundation
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