Norton + Wood LLP

01/20/2026

01/20/2026

Congratulations to our partner, Marshall Wood, for being recognized by Best Lawyers in America for his exceptional work in Commercial Litigation!

This recognition is a testament to Marshall's unwavering commitment and relentless drive for client success. Please join us in celebrating this well-deserved professional achievement!

01/15/2026

We're grateful when clients take the time to share their experience. Feedback like this reflects the standard of service we strive to deliver and is a meaningful reminder of why our work matters.

At Norton + Wood, we're committed to clear communication, strong advocacy, and real results. Thank you for the 5-star review!

Richard Kroll is a partner at Norton + Wood, focusing his practice on Personal Injury, Family Law and Civil and Commercial Litigation.

12/19/2025

Merry Christmas from the Norton + Wood family! We wish everyone joy, peace and happiness during this holiday season and in the new year!

Shoutout to Silver Star Smokehouse for the wonderful food and service for our annual firm Christmas luncheon.

Back row: Hillary, Marshall, Fred, Richard, Jaci
Front row: Marianne, Kelley, Kimberly, Lorice, Renee

07/02/2025

We are seeking one or possibly two full-time associates to join our legal team. Recent law school graduates as well as attorneys with 1-3 years’ experience are encouraged to apply!

What we offer:
🟦Starting Salary plus Bonus
🟦Paid Time Off; Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Leave
🟦Retirement Plan
🟦Term Life Insurance
🟦Long Term Disability
🟦All bar dues, CLEs, court costs/case related expenses and malpractice insurance are paid for by the firm
🟦Office equipment supplied
🟦Membership in 1 Local Civic Club
🟦 $1,000.00 relocation assistance

Ideal Candidate:
✅Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
✅Bar License in Texas or Arkansas with the willingness to obtain licensure in the other.
✅New law school grads are expected to take the bar exam in the state where they graduated law school and thereafter apply for admittance to the other state through application. Licensure is not required at the outset of employment.
✅Strong legal writing skills with the ability to draft clear and persuasive documents.
✅Proficiency in legal research tools and databases.
✅Excellent negotiation skills with a proven ability to advocate for clients effectively.
✅Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment while managing individual caseloads.
✅Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
✅Ability to manage multiple projects/files simultaneously.

Please submit your resume and two (2) letters of recommendations (preferably at least one from a professor if applicant is a student) via email to [email protected]. Writing samples can be submitted, but it is optional. Put JOB APPLICANT in the subject line when you send the email with your resume and letters of recommendations. Salary starts at $75,000.00 annually and will increase depending on level of experience or law school performance/rank.

Norton + Wood

05/19/2025

We're looking to grow our team with the addition of an Associate Attorney position! If interested either apply through the LinkedIn job post attached hereto or send your resume to [email protected].

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY, LITIGATION
Job Summary - Full Time: Salaried Exempt Employee

Norton + Wood is a full service firm with four attorneys in Texarkana, representing clients throughout Texas, Arkansas and Southeast Oklahoma. We have a broad based practice focusing in areas such as personal injury (defense and plaintiffs), family law, probate, probate litigation, commercial litigation and ERISA/Employment civil rights actions.

We are seeking one and possibly two full-time associates to join our legal team. Recent law school graduates as well as attorneys with 1-3 years’ experience are encouraged to apply.

Duties
• Conduct thorough legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and contracts.
• Represent clients in court proceedings and administrative hearings.
• Attend and conduct depositions.
• Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients.
• Stay informed about changes in laws and regulations relevant to the areas of practice.
• Collaborate with partner attorneys on complex cases and aid in litigation strategies.
• Communicate effectively with clients to keep them informed about their cases.

Requirements
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Bar License in Texas or Arkansas with the willingness to obtain licensure in the other.
• New law school grads are expected to take the bar exam in the state where they graduated law school and thereafter apply for admittance to the other state through application. Licensure is not required at the outset of employment.
• Strong legal writing skills with the ability to draft clear and persuasive documents.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and databases.
• Excellent negotiation skills with a proven ability to advocate for clients effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team-oriented environment while managing individual caseloads.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Ability to manage multiple projects/files simultaneously.

This position is open to soon to be law school graduates, new law school graduates, or attorneys with 1-3 years’ experience who are wanting to relocate to Texarkana. We are looking for an applicant that is seeking a long-term legal career in the Texarkana area.

Please submit your resume and two (2) letters of recommendations (preferably at least one from a professor if applicant is a student) via email to [email protected] samples can be submitted, but it is optional. Put JOB APPLICANT in the subject line when you send the email with your resume and letters of recommendations. Pay will depend on level of experience or law school performance/rank.

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12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from all of us at Norton + Wood! 🎄

08/21/2024

Come join our team as a litigation paralegal! There is no experience required.

This is a full time position, M-F, 8:15am-5:15pm. Benefits include Paid time off, paid sick leave and retirement.

This position will be working in areas of personal injury law and commercial litigation.

If interested, please email resume to [email protected]

Norton + Wood

08/19/2024

We are still looking for a new paralegal!

If you have experience in the legal field that is preferred, but this job does not require experience.

Please email your resume to [email protected]

Norton + Wood

08/12/2024

Norton + Wood is opening a new Commercial Litigation Paralegal position!

This is a full-time position, M-F 8:15am-5:15pm. Pay ranges $15-$19 per hour depending on experience.

Benefits include paid sick time, paid time off and a retirement plan!

Please submit your resume to Marianne at [email protected]

Norton + Wood

12/20/2023

Merry Christmas from all of us at Norton + Wood! 🎄

Shout out to Silver Star Smokehouse for the excellent food and Shelby Hugg provided wonderful service for our firm Christmas Luncheon.

Back row: Fred, Richard, Marshall, & Jaci
Front row: Kelley, Lorice, Renee, Kimberly, & Marianne

10/05/2023

Fred Norton and Marshall Wood are in the ALT Magazine 2023 Top Lawyers Contest, go vote for two of our favorite lawyers in Texarkana!

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