A graduate of University of California Hastings College of the Law, James K. Norman was a practicing trial lawyer for thirty-five years. During this time, he handled cases relating to constitutional law; business law; environmental problems; residential, commercial, and industrial construction problems; local government; and administrative law. At the University of Iowa, he lettered in track, tennis, and gymnastics, acquiring Big Ten and national titles. In 1997, after retiring, he began devoting his time to teaching the United States Constitution to high school students and to the elderly. He is also a retired United States Coast Guard Reserve lieutenant commander. Born and raised in Iowa, Norman currently resides in Idaho with his wife, La Donna.