Norman L. Stevens

Partner/Retired

Norman L. Stevens

Partner/Retired

Norman Larry Stevens is a veteran corporate, securities, and mergers and acquisitions attorney who serves regional and global clients in all sectors of the oil and gas industry.

Norman understands the energy industry and stays abreast of legal and business developments that impact his clients’ operations in areas such as exploration and production, drilling rigs, telecommunication and pipeline maintenance.

Norman is an essential participant in the decision-making process of his U.S. and foreign clients. They hire him repeatedly, relying on his extensive experience as an oil and gas attorney, 24/7 availability and responsiveness, and dedication to their business objectives. He stays in contact with his clients after a transaction has concluded and continues to advise them on industry, regulatory and market changes that affect their companies and operations. Many of Norman’s clients have worked with him for decades.

CEOs and other senior executives trust Norman to represent them in their executive compensation, severance and retirement negotiations because he has significant experience with public and private company governance and reporting issues that relate to 21st century executive compensation.

Awards and Recognition

  • Selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the field of Corporate Law (2009 – 2022)
  • Recognized, Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (Tom Wicker ed., Chambers & Partners)
    • Energy: Oil & Gas (Transactional) (Nationwide) (2010-2016)
  • Recognized, The Legal 500
    • Mergers, Acquisitions and Buyouts – M&A: Middle-Market (Sub-$500 Million) (2012)
  • Recognized, Who’s Who in Energy, Houston Business Journal (2011-2014)
  • Recognized, AVPreeminent® 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell® PEER REVIEW RATINGS™

Affiliations

  • Member, American Bar Association
  • Member, State Bar of Texas
    • Taxation Section
      • Former Chair, Partnership and Real Estate Committee
  • Member, Houston Bar Association
    • Oil, Gas & Mineral Law Section
  • Fellow, Houston Bar Foundation
  • Member, Association for Corporate Growth, Houston Chapter
  • Director, General Counsel Forum, Houston Division

Community Involvement

  • Patron, Houston Museum of Fine Arts
  • Member, Gulf Coast Conservation Association
  • Member, Houston Museum of Natural Science
  • Member, Houston Zoological Society
19 August 2021 Press Releases

Foley Attorneys Recognized in 2022 Best Lawyers in America

Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that 236 of the firm’s attorneys from 18 U.S. offices have been recognized in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, and 46 lawyers from 13 offices were included in the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch list. Additionally, 14 of the firm’s attorneys received the special designation of “Lawyer of the Year,” an honor earned by only one lawyer in each practice area and metropolitan region.
20 August 2020 Press Releases

Foley Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2021 List

Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that 20 of its attorneys earned Best Lawyers 2021 “Lawyer of the Year” recognition in their respective practice areas. In addition, 243 of the firm’s attorneys from 18 offices have been listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2021. Another 51 of the firm’s attorneys from 14 offices have been named to the new category of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, which recognizes associates and other lawyers who are earlier in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice.
15 August 2019 Press Releases

Foley Attorneys Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America 2020 List

Foley & Lardner LLP announced today that 20 attorneys earned Best Lawyers 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” recognition in their respective practice areas, receiving the top nod from Best Lawyers. In addition, 233 of its attorneys from 18 offices have been listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2020.
15 August 2018 Press Releases

Foley Attorneys Recognized In The Best Lawyers in America 2019 List

Foley announced today that 27 of its attorneys earned <EM>Best Lawyers 2019</EM> “Lawyer of the Year” recognition in their respective practice areas. In addition, 242 of the firm’s attorneys in 19 offices have been listed in <EM>The Best Lawyers in America 2019</EM>. <BR>