Time to Meet Michael J. Norris

Michael J. Norris received his Bachelor of Arts Degree from Niagara University and Juris Doctorate from Albany Law School. 

As a New York State Assembly member, Mike represents the 144th District, including parts of Niagara, Erie, and Orleans Counties. 

Since his admission to the New York State Bar in 2006, Mike has engaged in general practice, including handling Real Estate, Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning matters. In addition, he has served as the Attorney for the Town of Lockport, Town of Somerset, and Village of Cassadaga, the Third Corporation Counsel for the City of Lockport, and the Prosecutor for the Towns of Lockport and Hartland. 

Mike is a Lockport, Niagara County, Erie County, and New York State Bar Associations. 

Mike also worked for the New York State Senate and Assembly, served as a Niagara County Election Commissioner, and interned in the city of Lockport Mayor’s office. 

An active community leader, Mike is a member and past president of the Lockport Rotary Club and All Saints Roman Catholic Church in Lockport. He is also a past member of the Tony Nemi’s Youth Sportsman’s League and LCTV Board of Directors. Mike was one of 12 members selected in the Greater Niagara Newspapers’ Inaugural Under 40 Class in 2015 and received the Paul Harris Award from Lockport Rotary in 2013. 

He is a lifelong Lockport resident and graduate of Lockport High School.