Paula O. Burgess
Paula's Professional Credentials
Paula O. Burgess is a former Arizona assistant attorney general, and was the disciplinary counsel for the Arizona Commission on Judicial Conduct, the agency charged with investigating judges for misconduct. She currently serves as a pro-tem judge on the Mesa Municipal Court and Tempe Municipal Court.
Her current practice focuses solely on estate planning, probate, the administration of trusts and estates and guardianships and conservatorships. She provides services to clients with modest estates, and also to those with large estates requiring sophisticated planning. Because of her expertise in this area, she has been a frequent guest on KFNN 1510AM Financial News Radio, Phoenix, Arizona.
Ms. Burgess has been practicing law since 1993 and is admitted to the Arizona State Bar and the Federal District Court of Arizona. She was awarded the Alan A. Matheson Service Award by the ASU College of Law in 1993 for her volunteer service. She continues to volunteer for a variety of local organizations and schools.
Prior to her legal career, she worked as a communications professional for several companies in the Phoenix area, including the Salt River Project.
