Atty. Carl Jones
Carl L. Jones, Esq., is a seasoned attorney based in San Diego, California, practicing at The Estate Lawyers APC.
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Carl Jones is a trusts attorney based in San Diego, California, practicing at The Estate Lawyers APC. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California (2013). Educated at The University of Montana (J.D., 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Carl L. Jones, Esq., is a seasoned attorney based in San Diego, California, practicing at The Estate Lawyers APC
- His legal practice centers on litigation involving trusts and estates, including contested probate matters
- Carl represents a diverse clientele—beneficiaries, trustees, administrators, executors, heirs, creditors, and conservators/guardians—providing dedicated service while upholding the intentions of the deceased
- With over a decade in the field, Carl uses his extensive knowledge in trust and estate litigation to work collaboratively with clients in pursuit of favorable resolutions
- He is a recognized attorney on the San Diego County Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral and Information Service and serves on the Court Appointed Attorney List for the San Diego County Probate Court
- During law school, Carl played a role in drafting the Montana Uniform Trust Code, adopted by the state's legislature in 2013
- He pursued his Master of Laws at the University of San Diego School of Law, where he was honored with the Graduate Law Merit Scholarship and the Richard A. Shaw Scholarship for his academic achievements and legal experience
- In 2024, Carl was honored as a Super Lawyers Rising Stars selectee, reflecting his peer-recognized professional accomplishments
- This distinction highlights his respected standing within the legal community, acknowledging his capabilities and contributions in the field of litigation, particularly in trusts and estates
- You can learn more about Carl on his profile page
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Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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