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**Doris Jordan Dixon, Esq.** **Founder, Southpoint Estate Planning** **Durham, NC** Doris Jordan Dixon, known as Dori, is the esteemed founder of Southpoint Estate Planning, where she passionately dedicates her practice to helping families navigate the complexities of estate planning, healthcare law, personal injury, probate, and rail-related legal matters. With a deep commitment to serving clients in Durham and the surrounding areas, Dori specializes in a wide range of legal services, including wills, trusts, special needs planning, guardianships, long-term care planning, Medicaid eligibility, estate administration, and powers of attorney. Dori's dedication to supporting seniors and individuals with special needs is rooted in her early experiences in Greensboro, North Carolina. As a teenager, she worked at Friends Home, a continuing care retirement community, where she developed a profound understanding of the unique challenges faced by these communities. Her commitment to this demographic continued during her college years, where she organized pet therapy sessions and social outings for individuals with special needs, fostering meaningful connections. Beyond her legal practice, Dori is an accomplished educator, having served as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Law at the University of North Carolina School of Law. There, she taught Elder Law, Estate Planning, and Special Needs Planning, sharing her extensive knowledge with the next generation of legal professionals. Dori has held significant leadership roles, including President of the North Carolina Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and Chair of the Elder and Special Needs Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association, reflecting her expertise and influence in the field. Residing in Durham with her husband, Josh, and their son, Grey, along with their dog Walker, Dori enjoys gardening and hiking in her spare time. Notably, she participated in the Make A Wish Trailblaze Challenge, completing a 25-mile hike to support the Make A Wish Foundation, further exemplifying her dedication to community service. For expert guidance in estate planning and related legal matters, clients can trust Dori Jordan Dixon’s wealth of experience and compassionate approach at Southpoint Estate Planning.

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