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Nora Jones is a skilled trial attorney specializing in probate and trust litigation, elder law, guardianships and conservatorships, and estate and trust administration. A recognized leader in the elder law community, Nora blends compassion and strength to resolve matters with her clients’ best interests at heart. Nora recognizes that issues in this area of law sometimes require outside the box strategies and multi-faceted solutions and employs a holistic approach to her cases to achieve client goals.
Nora co-authored Arizona Probate and Trust Administration and Litigation with Forms (Matthew Bender ed., 2023), a comprehensive summary and analysis of probate, trust, and related issues in Arizona. Nora is board-certified as a specialist in estates and trusts by the State Bar of Arizona, a distinguished honor held by less than 1% of Arizona attorneys, reserved for lawyers having substantial experience, the respect of their peers, and demonstrated special knowledge, skills and proficiency in this area of law. Nora further serves as an acting Judge Pro Tempore with the Superior Court of Maricopa County for the Probate Court division, on the Estate and Trust Advisory Commission for the State Bar of Arizona’s Board of Legal Specialization, and on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.
Nora is frequently recognized as a Top Lawyer by Phoenix Magazine and a Rising Star by Super Lawyers and has been repeatedly honored for her vision, influence, and leadership in Elder Law by Arizona Business Leaders. In addition, Nora has an AV Preeminent Rating, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards, by Martindale-Hubbell and has a Perfect 10 rating with AVVO. Nora and her team are also renowned as a top law firm for Trust and Estate Litigation by U.S. News & World Report.
With an exceptional track record of success, Nora passionately advocates for her clients in both simple and complex probate litigation matters, including:
An Arizona native, Nora graduated summa cum laude from Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University, with a degree in Political Science and a Certificate in Civic Education. She received her Juris Doctor from the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona and is admitted to practice throughout the State of Arizona, in the U.S. District Court for the State of Arizona, and the United States Supreme Court.