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Colton B. Johnston

Elder Law Attorney

Overview

Colton currently leads the Guardianship and Conservatorship Team at JacksonWhite. His team has helped hundreds of families through the often painstaking guardianship and conservatorship process. Colton prides himself on extensive experience in helping families, facilities, caretakers, and loved ones in navigating long-term care, estate planning, and legal authority to act on behalf of those who are suffering from incapacity and dementia. Colton has experience working in nearly every county in Arizona in guiding families through the probate litigation process.

Honors
  • SuperLawyers Rising Stars 2026
  • District Governors Award for Outstanding Service
  • Board of Directors Election | Arizona Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
  • Board of Directors Election | Desert Southwest Chapter of the Arizona Alzheimer’s Association
  • Board of Directors Election | Rotary Club of Mesa, Arizona
Education
  • Arizona State University | Bachelor of Arts, 2012
  • Denver Sturm College of Law | Juris Doctor, 2016
Admissions
  • State Bar of Arizona
  • State Bar of Colorado
Membership
  • Arizona State Bar Association
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA), AZ NAELA President (2025)
  • Alzheimer’s Association, Desert Southwest Chapter, Board & Board Chair (2019-2022)
  • Mesa Rotary Club, Board & Service Coordinator (2018-2022)

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