John Worth

John R. Worth

In a legal career of more than 30 years, John Worth has built a diverse probate and business bankruptcy litigation practice.

Practice Areas
Probate Litigation
Bankruptcy
Commercial Litigation

In his probate practice, John Worth represents licensed fiduciaries and trust companies serving as conservators and trustees. He represents personal representations in the administration of estates and beneficiaries of estates and trusts in protecting their claims and interest. He also practices in the area of probate litigation, including adult guardianship and conservatorship proceedings. He holds contracts with Maricopa County to:

 

  • serve as a court-appointed attorney for allegedly incapacitated individuals in probate court cases; and


  • act as a guardian ad litem in mental health, juvenile, and probate cases.

 

In his bankruptcy practice, John Worth represents businesses as debtors, creditors, and asset purchasers in bankruptcy reorganizations and liquidations. He has represented business owners as debtors and creditors in bankruptcy liquidations and in fraud discharge proceedings.


In commercial litigation, he has served as counsel in a wide variety of complex disputes that include:

 

  • representation of a minority shareholder in a successful action to obtain the liquidation of his interest in a closely held media company;

 

  • successful prosecution of accounting malpractice claims by a failed clothing manufacturer; and

 

  • representation of a number of victims of a charitable annuity Ponzi scheme that resulted in the victims receiving an enhanced recovery.
Peer Recognition
Mr. Worth is an AV Preeminent® rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell®.
Professional Memberships
State Bar of Arizona: Bankruptcy Section
Bar Admissions
Arizona, 1989
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, 1989
U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, 2017
Education
J.D., University of Southern California, 1989
B.A., with Distinction, University of Arizona, 1986
Community Activities
Esperança, Inc.: Former Member, Board of Directors
Eagle Scout
Birthplace
Santa Monica, California
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