A 1978 graduate of Baylor University and a 1981 graduate of Baylor Law School, Roger Jones has practiced in Tarrant County since 1982.
Mr. Jones obtained his Board Certification in Estate Planning and Probate in 1995 and has been certified every five years since. Fewer than 1% of the attorneys in Texas have achieved this distinction.
Mr. Jones believes in staying current with legal trends in estate planning, trusts, wills and probate. Since 1997 he has re-qualified annually as a member of the College of the State Bar of Texas. The College recognizes Texas lawyers who attend at least double the Continuing Legal Education required by the State Bar. The College is an honorary society of lawyers who are among the best trained attorneys in Texas.
Professional Associations:
Mr. Jones was a founding Director and later, President of the Tarrant County Probate Bar Association.
Mr. Jones was a founding Director and later, President of Guardianship Services, Inc., a United Way Partner Agency.
Member: State Bar of Texas; Mississippi Bar Association (inactive); Tarrant County Bar Association; Tarrant County Probate Bar Association.
Professional Recognition:
Peer Review Rating: AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5
Martindale-Hubbell® PEER REVIEW RATINGS™
The AV Rating is the highest possible rating given by LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review and is established wholly on a peer-review basis. This rating is a testament that a lawyer’s peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence. The “AV Preeminent” rating is awarded to less than 5% of all attorneys across the United States.
Selected as a “Top Attorney” by Fort Worth Texas Magazine as voted by peers every year since 2007.
Community Involvement:
Bluebonnet Place Neighborhood Association; founder and President
City of Fort Worth Building Standards Commission; member then Chairman; appointed by Fort Worth City Manager
Fort Worth League of Neighborhood Associations, Board of Directors
Fort Worth Jaycees, Vice President
Former Scoutmaster, Troop 9, Boy Scouts of America, Longhorn Council, Fort Worth, Texas
Former president of Sunday School class and active choir member