About Carolyn

Carolyn Butler Norton is a board-certified elder law attorney based in Vero Beach, Florida. She has been practicing law for over four decades, focusing on estate planning, guardianship, and probate matters. Her firm, Carolyn Butler Norton, Esq. LLC, is located at 2770 Indian River Boulevard, Suite 309, Vero Beach, FL 32960.

Ms. Norton earned her Juris Doctor from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1980 and a Bachelor of Arts in History from Rosemont College in 1975. She was admitted to the New Jersey State Bar in 1981 and to the Florida Bar in 2002. In addition to her law practice, Ms.

Norton holds several certifications: she is a Florida Professional Guardian, a Board-Certified Elder Law Attorney, and an Accredited Attorney for Veterans Benefits. She is an active member of several professional organizations, including the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Academy of Florida Elder Law Attorneys, the Florida Bar Association, the Florida State Guardianship Association. The Indian River County Bar Association. Ms.

Norton's practice areas encompass elder law, estate planning, guardianship, and probate. She is dedicated to preserving the rights of seniors and the disabled, focusing on comprehensive estate planning to protect assets and ensure long-term care needs are met. For more information or to schedule a consultation, contact her office at 772-257-5751 or visit her website at www.butlernorton.com.

Education

Seton Hall University School of Law

J.D. (1980) | Law

1977

Rosemont College

B.A. (1975) | History

1971

Accepted Jurisdictions

New Jersey
Florida

Court Admissions

New Jersey Supreme Court State Supreme Court · Admitted 1981
Florida Supreme Court State Supreme Court · Admitted 2002

Types of Cases Handled

Estate Planning Guardianship Probate

Legal Services Scope

Estate Planning Guardianship Probate

Certifications & Awards

Florida Professional Guardian

Florida Department of Elder Affairs

Board Certified Elder Law Lawyer

The Florida Bar

Accredited Lawyer for Veterans Benefits

Department of Veterans Affairs

Professional Associations

National Academy of Elder Law Lawyers

Current

Academy of Florida Elder Law Lawyers

Current

Florida Bar Association

Current

Florida State Guardianship Association

Current

Indian River County Bar Association

Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 2770 Indian River Boulevard Suite 309 Vero Beach FL 32960