Andrew W. Norfleet

1999, Pennsylvania
U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania

Associations & memberships

Defense Research Institute, 2020-Present

(Torts). Prior to founding Norfleet and Lafferty, LLC, in 2011, Mr. Norfleet was a partner with Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss and Erb, P.C, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Mr. Norfleet has practiced Criminal Defense (Adult and Juvenile), Family Law, Social Security Disability and Personal Injury law throughout Central Pennsylvania. As a Criminal Defense Attorney, Mr. Norfleet has represented adults and juveniles charged with crimes ranging from simple assault to homicide. He is the former Executive Director of Dauphin County Pretrial Services where he made recommendation to Dauphin County Magisterial District Justices and to the Court of Common Pleas concerning the supervised pretrial release of defendants awaiting trial. Mr. Norfleet has acted a Court Appointed Counsel for both juveniles an adults in Dauphin County.

As a Plaintiff's Personal Injury Attorney, Mr. Norfleet has successfully handled cases for his clients against those responsible for causing their injuries. Mr. Norfleet has handled cases ranging from Motor vehicle and Motor cycle accidents to Premises Liability claims, Wrongful Death cases and complex cases involving serious, permanent injuries. He has experience in trial work, both mediation and arbitration processes, and has resolved numerous cases through diligent case preparation and negotiation. Mr. Norfleet is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements. Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members.

Mr. Norfleet represents individuals seeking Social Security Disability benefits throughout Central Pennsylvania. Mr. Norfleet has assisted his clients in obtaining both SSD and SSI benefits. Mr. Norfleet is a Sustaining Member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives.

Understanding that Divorce, Child Custody, Visitation and Support are difficult for every member of a family, Mr. Norfleet provides compassionate, yet aggressive representation to his clients. Mr. Norfleet has acted as Court Appointed Counsel and Guardian Ad Litem for children and parents in Dauphin County and York County.

In addition to the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives, Mr. Norfleet is a member of the Pennsylvania Bar Association, Dauphin County Bar Association, York County Bar Association and Cumberland County Bar Association.

Mr. Norfleet enjoys being active in his community and volunteering in the activities of his two children. He has served as a volunteer coach for West Shore Recreation (basketball) and as a volunteer cross-country coach. He also serves as a classroom volunteer for Junior Achievement in the West Shore School District.

Certified Legal Specialties

- Civil Litigation

- Criminal Litigation

Professional Associations and Memberships

- National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives, 2009 - Present

- Pennsylvania Bar Association

- Million Dollar Advocates Forum

- Dauphin County Bar Association

Past Employment Positions

- Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss and Erb, PC, Harrisburg, PA, Managing Partner, 2000 - 2011

- Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss and Erb, PC, Harrisburg, PA, President of Corporation

- Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss and Erb, PC, Harrisburg, PA, Management Committee, 2007

- Metzger, Wickersham, Knauss and Erb, PC, Harrisburg, PA, Shareholder, 2005

- Dauphin County Pretrial Services, Executive Director, 1998 - 1999

- Dauphin County Pretrial Services, Program Director, 1994 - 1999

Pro Bono Activities

- Dauphin County Homeless Outreach Program, 2009 - 2011

- Court Appointed Guardian Ad Litem: Dauphin County and York County

- Board of D