Jerry Frank Jones

Jerry Frank Jones

Litigation - Trusts and Estates

5.0 (1 reviews)
Austin, Texas
54+ years experience
Flaherty Jones Thompson PLLC
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7800 North Mopac, Suite 101, Austin, TX 78759
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Bio

Mr. Jones specializes in wills, estates and trust, and is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His practice is concentrated in litigation and controversies arising from wills, trusts, guardianships and powers of attorney.Mr. Jones has been named a Super Lawyer, sponsored by Thomson Reuters as printed by Texas Monthly magazine from 2003-2015, and has been named in The Best Lawyers in America. He is a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Mr. Jones has written numerous articles and is a frequent speaker. Some of those articles are available on this website.Mr. Jones has worked in various capacities to improve Texas's probate, trust and guardianship laws. Most recently he chaired the Pattern Jury Charge Committee sub-committee drafting jury charges for probate, guardianship and trust cases. From 1999 to 2005 he was the legislative liaison for the Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section of the State Bar. He served on the Legislative Interim Study Committee on Community Property Laws in 1999 and 2000. In 2001 he was a member of the Uniform Trust Law Committee for the Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section of the State Bar.He is also a past chair of the Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section of the State Bar. He has served on committees of the American Bar Association and the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Mr. Jones specializes in wills, estates and trust, and is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His practice is concentrated in litigation and controversies arising from wills, trusts, guardianships and powers of attorney.Mr. Jones has been named a Super Lawyer, sponsored by Thomson Reuters as printed by Texas Monthly magazine from 2003-2015, and has been named in The Best Lawyers in America. He is a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Mr. Jones has written numerous articles and is a frequent speaker. Some of those articles are available on this website.Mr. Jones has worked in various capacities to improve Texas's probate, trust and guardianship laws. Most recently he chaired the Pattern Jury Charge Committee sub-committee drafting jury charges for probate, guardianship and trust cases. From 1999 to 2005 he was the legislative liaison for the Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section of the State Bar. He served on the Legislative Interim Study Committee on Community Property Laws in 1999 and 2000. In 2001 he was a member of the Uniform Trust Law Committee for the Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section of the State Bar.He is also a past chair of the Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section of the State Bar. He has served on committees of the American Bar Association and the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Mr. Jones specializes in wills, estates and trust, and is Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. His practice is concentrated in litigation and controversies arising from wills, trusts, guardianships and powers of attorney. Mr. Jones has been named a Super Lawyer, sponsored by Thomson Reuters as printed by Texas Monthly magazine from 2003-2015, and has been named in The Best Lawyers in America. Some of those articles are available on this website. Mr. Jones has worked in various capacities to improve Texas's probate, trust and guardianship laws.

Practice Areas

Litigation - Trusts and Estates

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Austin (2019)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Austin (2017)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Austin (2015)
  • Recognized: Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Recognized: Trusts and Estates
  • Special Focus: Estate Planning
  • Special Focus: Probate
  • Special Focus: Trusts and Estates

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007

Education

  • The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 1971

Reviews

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Susan Lopez

3 weeks ago

Trusted Expert in Estate Litigation

I cannot recommend Jerry Frank Jones highly enough. His deep expertise in estate planning and probate litigation, combined with his decades of experience, provided invaluable guidance during a complex trust dispute. Mr. Jones's Board Certification in Estate Planning and Probate, along with his multiple 'Lawyer of the Year' recognitions, speak to his exceptional skill. He navigated our case with precision, ensuring favorable outcomes while maintaining utmost professionalism. What sets him apart is his ability to explain legal complexities in clear, understandable terms. His meticulous approach and dedication resolved our matter efficiently, giving us confidence and peace of mind. A true master of his craft.

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