Overview
With a diverse background in law and public service, Tommy Norment provides strategic guidance to clients navigating complex litigation, real estate, and commercial matters.
Tommy’s extensive legal background, combined with his prior service as a Virginia Senator for the 3rd Senatorial District, brings Kaufman & Canoles clients a unique perspective in their representation.
As Of Counsel in the Litigation practice group, Tommy specializes in civil and criminal litigation, as well as timeshare law, including representation of public officials and their families in high-profile criminal matters. His experience in real estate-related transactions—such as business acquisitions and sales, contract negotiation, and securing land use and zoning permits—enables him to offer clients comprehensive support for their commercial real estate ventures.
Recognition & Honors
Honors & Recognitions
Top Lawyers; CoVaBiz Magazine, 2019-2025
Virginia 500 - The Power List: Government | Politics; Virginia Business Magazine, 2020-2022
Virginia State Senate; Third Senatorial District, 1992-present
Former Majority Leader of the Virginia Senate
The Power List; 75 People Who Shape and Influence Hampton Roads; Inside Business, 2019
Virginia’s Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine, 2018-2025
Legislator of the Year; Virginia Chamber of Commerce, 2019
Member; Finance Committee, Commerce & Labor Committee, Rules Committee, Joint Rules Committee, Virginia
Crime Commission, Governor’s Commission on Tourism
Chairman; Joint Subcommittee studying Potential Changes in Restructuring Electrical Generation, Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission, Commission Studying Incentives for the Shipbuilding Industry, Jamestown Yorktown Commission and the Management Committee
Legislator of the Year; Virginia Sheriffs’ Association
Roll of the Drum Award; Williamsburg Area Chamber of Commerce
Leader of the Year; William & Mary School of Education
Prentis Award; College of William & Mary
Distinguished Service Award; Virginia Military Institute
Press & Publications
News
Community & Professional
Associations
Williamsburg Bar Association
Newport News Bar Association
Virginia State Bar
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Virginia Military Institute Foundation; Director, 1997
TowneBank of Williamsburg; Chairman of Board
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation; Trustee
Credentials
Education
Virginia Military Institute; B.A., 1968
William & Mary Law School; J.D., 1973
Court Admissions
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
