Lisa McNorton

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Lisa McNorton

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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Family Lawyer at Tucson, AZ
Practice Areas: Family

4400 E. Broadway #602, Tucson, AZ

Virtual Consultation Available

About Lisa

Biography

Individualized representation for all family law matters.

Dissolution of marriage (divorce); legal separation; child support; spousal maintenance; paternity; modification actions; legal decision-making and parenting time.

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 26 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

McNORTON FOX PLLC

4400 E. Broadway #602, Tucson, AZ, 85711

mcnortonfoxlaw.com/

Lisa McNorton's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Family law

Lisa McNorton since the consultation appointment was nothing but professional and upfront with overall process regarding my divorce. Lisa and staff were always available to answer my questions in a timely manner. Lisa was honest and represented me throughout my process through email, in person and in... court with a positive outcome on my case. I cannot thank Lisa and team enough for representing me during my divorce process and facilitated communication and made sure to get things done and processed throughout the case.

Posted by Buddy W | April 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Outstanding Lawyer!!

After struggling through an attempt at mediation and then selecting my first lawyer out of frustration and in haste, I finally ended up with Lisa 18 months after the divorce process was started. It literally only took a few minutes during that initial conversation to know that Lisa McNorton was the l...awyer for me. From that point forward, Lisa worked tirelessly on my case, taking the time to explain each step of the process to me to ensure that I knew what to expect with each step and that I was comfortable with the path forward to resolving my divorce. Lisa was always available, even now, when I had questions or needed to talk and was quick to counsel me when I was upset or frustrated. Her guidance and confidence helped ensure that I was focusing on resolving my case and not on the issues that really didn’t matter in the big scheme of things. In addition, Lisa was always conscience of the cost and was looking to deliver the best outcome for me while keeping the costs manageable. Much like Lisa, her entire Staff is top notch. A special thanks to Myra Bradway who spent countless hours answering my questions and responding to my emails to make sure I had the information I needed or requested. Bottom line, I am not sure what I would have done without Lisa and her amazing Staff. Thanks for all your support during what was by far the most stressful time of my life. You were always there when I needed a pick me up or guidance. You are all AWESOME and I’ll never forget what you did for me!! If you are in a similar situation and need representation, I recommend that you contact Lisa today, you will not regret it!!

Posted by Jim | April 03, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

I could not be more thankful for Lisa!

Divorce is never easy. Especially mine. Ha-ha. For more than a decade, my life was dominated, or controlled as I felt, by my ex-wife and her attorney. I represented myself for years, for dozens of hearings. Where did that get me? I was a ball of hate, anger, and rage. I could barely afford to ...live because of the amount of money I was court-ordered to pay to my ex-wife. When you have no control over your life, anger is the only thing that you can control, and boy, was I angry! I constantly lashed out in inappropriate and self-destructive ways. I felt that I was in the deepest and darkest of places, with no way out and no end in sight. Out of desperation, I decided that I needed to get an attorney. I reached out to a friend who is very renowned and highly respected in family law in Tucson. She declined to represent me as she felt it would be a conflict of interest because she also knew my ex. She recommended Lisa. I felt that I could not afford representation at that time. In retrospect, I could not have afforded not to be represented by Lisa McNorton. Lisa levelled the playing field. Did she treat me like the victim that I felt I was? Not at all. Lisa directed me to take the steps that I needed to take to gain control of my life. Lisa made me take all the classes that I had been court-ordered to take. Out of mercy, I believe, the judge previously had given me an extremely liberal time frame. How could I take them when I needed to work sixty-plus hours a week just to survive? I also felt that if I took them, that would be another win for my ex-wife. Well, they changed my life. Lisa ended up getting many thousands of dollars in judgements that were suspect at best, overturned. The money she saved me far exceeded what I paid to have proper representation. I have come out on the other side, after many years. I am a different person. I have been promoted multiple times at work, and I have returned to school to finally finish the bachelor’s degree that I started over thirty years ago. If not for Lisa, I would still be paying my ex today, and for many years to come. I am extremely thankful for Lisa McNorton and for the positive effect she has had on my life. I cannot give Lisa anything less than my very highest recommendation!

Posted by Frank | February 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Great Service

Lisa provide excellent advise and representation in my dissolution action. She and her staff were always available to answer any questions and provided a friendly and compassionate concern for my welfare.

Posted by George | January 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Simply the BEST

Ms. Lisa McNorton represented me in a very contentious divorce proceeding. I truly believe I could not have made a better choice for my professional legal advocate. I tell everyone who will listen: “I love my attorney”. This lady is one smart and extremely capable Family Law Attorney. Lisa illustr...ated the utmost in professionalism and compassion. During the periods the opposition attorney acted belligerent and wholly unprofessional, Lisa never wavered from her practical professionalism. Lisa’s calm and logical approach to the management of my case gave me a solid advantage over my former wife’s revengeful antics and demands. Lisa kept me informed, centered, and grounded, while advocating for my rights in the most complete and strongest manner possible. She always responded to my questions, even in the evenings and on the weekends. During the entire process I never felt “alone”. I felt like Lisa was totally involved in my plight and was always right in the fray with me. At all times, Lisa made me feel like I was her most important client. I was most impressed with Lisa’s toughness at the time she deposed my former wife. From the very beginning, Lisa took control of the proceeding and psychologically disarmed my former wife. Because of Lisa’s impressive skills, the deposition provided us with all the information we had hoped to obtain. Following Lisa’s masterful deposition performance, our case was essentially won. I am certain the opposition left the deposition room wondering, “What happened in there…?” I have been practicing clinical anesthesiology for more than 31 years. In my field, we often hear stories describing the ethical deficits inherent to “all attorneys”. Lisa’s professional behavior and demeanor shatter such negative generalizations. If all attorneys upheld the same ethical standards under which Lisa skillfully practices her profession, there would be far fewer attorney stories and jokes out there to tell. This lady is a class act. Lisa got me through a very tough time. Let me say that again: Lisa got me through a very tough time. She supported me legally, psychologically, and emotionally. I shudder when I think how the outcome could have been different had I not had Lisa walking this path at my side. I cannot say enough good things about Lisa McNorton. And I could not be happier with my choice of attorneys.

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Lisa McNorton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Uri Palmer

Family lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Lisa is at the absolute top of the field, a terrific advocate, and knows basically all there is to know about family law."

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Annie Rolfe

Family lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Lisa is smart, practical and compassionate. She is a strong advocate for her clients and a pillar of professionalism in the legal community."

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Reagen Kulseth

Family lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Lisa. She's a tough and knowledgeable advocate for her clients."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2019

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2002 - 2008

Attorney, McCarthy Law Firm

Associations

2015 - Present

Family Law Executive Council, State Bar of Arizona

Member at Large 2015 - 2020; Treasurer 2020 - 2021

2010 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML)

Fellow; President of the Arizona Chapter 2019 - 2020

2008 - Present

Association of Family and Conciliation Courts

Member

Pima County Bar Association

Member (Former Chair of the Family Law Section)

Arizona Women Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1999

University of Arizona College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2020

For Better of For Worse

Moderator - Hot Tips Panel

2019

Family Law Institute

Koelsch & DROP, The Ultimate Double Dip

2016

Family Law Institute

Representation of Children - Hot Tip

2015

State Bar Convention

Evidentiary Objections and Preserving the Record

2010

Pima County Bar

Bankruptcy Law for Family Law Attorneys

Languages

English

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