Daytona attorney overcomes blindness, alcoholism to re-pass Bar exam
Four years ago, Norton moved to Daytona Beach, home of the Division of Blind Services' rehabilitation center, where he learned new skills, graduated from the Daytona State College paralegal program and, at age 72 earlier this month, passed the Florida Bar exam — more than 40 years after clearing it the first time. For Norton, life is again going swimmingly. One day in Miami Norton had a charmed childhood. Born in San Diego in 1949, his family moved to New York, then later Miami, following the career arc of his father, Dr. Edward Norton, an ophthalmologist who was on his way to founding th...
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