About John B. Even

John practices in the areas of estate planning, probate, and business transaction law. He is an experienced attorney who always seeks to provide a top quality, cost-effective, results-driven approach for each one of his clients. In addition, John seeks to provide the best possible value for his clients in reaching a resolution to their legal issues as quickly as possible. John welcomes the opportunity to serve you in solving your legal needs.

Over the course of his career, John has provided expertise in all aspects of of estate planning, including drafting wills, establishing trusts, and creating other estate planning documents to meet each of his client's particular tax and non-tax objectives. John has also assisted families with various probate and trust administration matters (both contested and non-contested) that Arizona families encounter after the death of a loved one. In addition, John has assisted Arizona families in navigating through the court system when a loved one becomes incapacitated and is in need of a guardian or conservator. Finally, John has served as outside counsel for various Arizona businesses, assisting business owners with their business succession plans, the purchase or sale of their businesses, negotiating and drafting business contracts, forming various business entities to meet his clients' needs, and helping Arizona business owners with a wide range of other legal issues

Law Clerk, Judge William E. Eubank, Arizona Court of Appeals, 1991-1992. Formerly with: John B. Even P.C. 1997-2001; Mariscal, Weeks, McIntyre & Friedlander, P.A., 1992-1997.

 

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Real Estate
Posted by anonymous
December 30, 2016
Hired Attorney

John is our lawyer period. We do not have any interest in consulting with another attorney. John is most professional, efficient, knowledgeable, respectful and helpful. We have met with John over a variety of matters over the past 12 plus years. We have referred a number of people to John and intend to continue to do so.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
October 07, 2016
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John was professional, competent, and easy to work with. The process of completing my estate plan was pain free and efficient. I would highly recommend him.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
September 06, 2016
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John handled the revision of my trust in a very thorough and effecient manner. He is very easy to talk to and answers all questions in language that is easy to understand. His staff is very effecient and made the process simple to handle and understand.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
July 23, 2016
Hired Attorney

Not only did John Even go over the "legal jargon" in total he was also there to make sure everything was completed in a professional manner.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
September 12, 2015
Hired Attorney

John is extremely professional but yet very personable. He takes time to explain and be certain you understand which speaks to his effectiveness as a communicator. I was referred to John by a friend and have been more than pleased with not only the services rendered by John & his staff but also with the professionalism shown by all. I believe his credibility and integrity are among his best traits. He and his staff have been available to me and his fees are reasonable.

 
Estate Planning
Posted by Sheila
June 09, 2026
Hired Attorney

It was a pleasure to work with John B. Even. He listened and was knowledgeable in answering our many questions. He was humble and patient in educating/advising us and allowed us ample time to make decisions. He is trustworthy and we felt very comfortable working with him. We are happy with his work and would hire him again. We highly recommend John!

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by Robert
January 02, 2025
Hired Attorney

I worked with John on my father‘s estate and couldn’t be more happy about the overall process and the results. Given that I don’t live in Arizona, knowledge and familiarity of that state was crucial in my understanding and working through the estate process. John’s paralegal Julie Garman was also an indispensable asset and very helpful. Together, they had no problem answering all my questions and guiding me through the process of being the personal representative. I would highly recommend John for anything related to estate work.

 
Estate Planning
Posted by Tim
December 14, 2023
Hired Attorney

John, was patient in explainng many details of my parents estate. Many times he answered the same questions my parents asked of him. He was also patient in responding to my detailed questions as I sought to understand all the "fine print" issues. John was also helpful to suggest the formation of an LLC to further protect my parents business property and limit their risk exposure. We would strongly recommend John to others working on estate planning.

 
Wills and Probate
Posted by Jean
August 05, 2023
Hired Attorney

Our family found ourselves in the position that required going through probate for a relative’s estate. Besides dealing with our loss, we had no idea how to proceed. In addition, we were out of state. John and his team were kind and helpful in explaining the whole process. We are so grateful that they were there to guide us through each step. We appreciated their kind assistance and expertise during our family’s difficult time. We couldn’t have managed without them!

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by John
July 17, 2021
Hired Attorney

John did a nice job creating our trust and wills. Everything was very well organized and professional.

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Areas of Law

  • Trusts and Estates 2
    • Estate Planning
    • Guardianship and Conservatorship
  • Business Law
  • Other 3
    • Probate
    • Trust Administration
    • Business Succession Planning

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    Firm Name
    Schmitt Schneck Even & Williams, P.C.
  • Pro Bono Services
    Time Spent on Pro Bono Work: 5%
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1991, Arizona
    1994, Colorado (Inactive)
    Memberships
    State Bar of Arizona, Trust and Estates Section and the Business Law Section
    State Bar of Colorado
    Valley Estate Planners
    Founding Chairman of Catholic Community Foundation’s Professional Advisory Board
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Arizona State University
    Class of 1991
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Stanford University
    Class of 1985
    B.S.
    Industrial Engineering
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1963
    Bloomington, Indiana, May 8, 1963
    Hobbies & Interests
    playing basketball, hiking, and watching my children's sports activities.

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Share Holder at Schmitt Schneck Even & Williams, P.C.
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242 reviews

1221 East Osborn Road, Suite 105Phoenix, AZ 85014U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    John B. Even was admitted in 1991 to the State of Arizona.
  • What is this attorney's primary practice area?
    The practice area John B. Even spends the most time on is Estate Planning.
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    Yes, John B. Even has a 4.9 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    John B. Even spends 5% of their time working pro bono.