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Photo Credit: Mirelle Inglefield Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Peer nominations and evaluations are combined with independent research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. The final published list represents the top 5 percent of lawyers in the state making this selection a very distinguished honor.

The Super Lawyers Rising Stars list honors outstanding attorneys who are either age 40 or younger or have been in practice for 10 years or less. Only 2.5% of attorneys in each state are selected for this distinction. Honorees are chosen through a comprehensive evaluation process that includes peer nominations, independent research, and peer assessments, recognizing excellence and professional achievement in the legal field.

Join the Maricopa County Bar Association on November 3rd for Protecting the Vulnerable, Preserving the Recovery: Minor Injury Settlements and Court Approval in Arizona, a practical CLE on navigating minor conservatorships, special needs trusts, court approval of settlements, and preservation of public benefits. Presenters Nora L. Jones, Vanessa R. Heim, and Krysta C. Furnell will share an actionable framework for structuring minor settlements while protecting clients’ recover

Join Nora Jones, Vanessa Heim, and Krysta Furnell on October 9, 2026 for a timely discussion of emerging litigation trends shaping elder law practice in Arizona. This CLE will be presented at the Arizona Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorney's annual Symposium, which gathers elder law attorneys throughout the State to learn, connect, and strengthen their practices. The presenters will address the growing use of artificial intelligence in court proceedings, th

We are pleased to share that Nora L. Jones has been reappointed Chair of the State Bar of Arizona's Board of Legal Specialization Estate & Trust Advisory Commission (BLS ETAC) for the 2026-2028 term. As the Chair, Nora will continue helping lead the Commission's efforts to support and enhance the practice of estate and trust law throughout Arizona. This appointment reflects her exceptional knowledge, leadership, and longstanding commitment to serving both the legal profession

Credit: Mirelle Inglefield PHOENIX Magazine has selected Nora Jones as the #1 Top Lawyer in Elder Law for 2026, garnering the highest number of votes in the category. Nora was also voted as a Top Lawyer in Wills, Estates, and Trusts. Nora has been continually recognized by PHOENIX Magazine since their inaugural recognition in 2022. Kudos also to fellow members of the department, Sarah K. Deutsch and Vanessa Heim, who were also recognized for their contributions in this area o

Nora Jones and Vanessa Heim have been recognized by their peers in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Nora was recognized for her work in Trusts and Estates, Elder Law, and Litigation - Trusts and Estates, and Vanessa was recognized for her work in Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Recognition in Best Lawyers reflects the confidence and respect of fellow lawyers who know the work and the profession. For more than 40 years, Best Lawyers has been grounded in a sim

Nora Jones, Vanessa Heim, and Krysta Furnell debuted a new CLE for AzNAELA entitled "The Family Fault Lines: Navigating High-Conflict Personalities and Ethical Landmines in Contested Guardianships." This May 8, 2026 CLE walked through the psychology of the contested guardianship proceeding, strategic management of the litigation, ethical tightropes for the fiduciary and attorney, and de-escalation and mediation techniques.

We are proud to announce the selection of Nora Jones to the #2026SouthwestSuperLawyers list. This is an exclusive list, recognizing the top 5% of attorneys in the Southwest. Super Lawyers is a research-driven, peer-influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gm9MddCH