John B. Even

PRO

John B. Even

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 34 years

Probate Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Business

1221 East Osborn Rd., Suite 105, Phoenix, AZ

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About John

Biography

John Even, an Experienced and Dedicated Probate, Estate Planning, and Business Attorney. Call Today.

John handles all areas of probate and trust administration (both contested and uncontested).

John also handles all estate planning matters (estate and gift tax planning, wills, trusts, etc.).

John also handles business planning (formation, sales and acquisitions, business succession, etc.).

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Probate 34%

29 years

34%
Business 33%

34 years

33%
Estate Planning 33%

29 years

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2022 2021
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+ 7
Platinum Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 34 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 31 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 1994

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Schmitt Schneck Smyth Casey & Even, P.C.

1221 East Osborn Rd., Suite 105, Phoenix, AZ, 85014-5540

johneven.com/

Online Presence

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John B. Even's Reviews

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74 Client Reviews

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Posted by Robyn | January 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Guardianship

Top Notch Probate Attorney

John and his staff have been vital as went through the process of becoming Guardians and Conservators for my husband's grandmother. John answered all our questions in a way that we could understand and with the upmost professionalism. I would highly recommend John for any Probate needs without hesi...tation.

Posted by ann | October 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Excellent Estate Planning

We hired Attorney Even to do our Estate Planning. We were so pleased with all his knowledge and understanding. He was always available for questions and willing to listen to our needs. The office staff was terrific and we highly recommend Attorney Even for all your Estate needs. Thank you fo...r all your hard work in accomplishing our wishes.

Posted by Richard | January 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Estate Planning Experience

My wife and I needed to revise our wills and do a more complete process of estate planning than we had done previously. We asked another attorney we trust to recommend someone and he gave us John Even's name. We're very pleased and thankful for that referral. Working with John was a pleasure. ... He is experienced, systematic, and thorough. He explained the differences between wills and trusts, helping us make a better decision than we would have made simply by updating our wills. He also was extraordinarily patient about answering all our questions and was responsive to our specific needs, which included addressing our digital assets and creating pro-life healthcare declarations for both of us. We look forward to a long relationship with John and his firm based on the confidence we developed in him and his firm while doing our estate planning. Everyone we met was pleasant and competent. We could not be more pleased. Highly recommended.

Posted by anonymous | November 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Legal Guidance

We utilized John to revise our trust. We found his communication skills excellent in guiding us through this legal process. We are very satisfied with our final result. We highly recommend John for his legal expertise.

Posted by Jerry Drumm | July 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

The Best

John explained the trust process thoroughly and professionally. What was most appreciated was how he made it easy to understand. We felt like he had our best interest at heart and asked questions to assist us in the planning. I would highly recommend John for estate planning.

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Andrew DeFusco

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known John since the late 1980's, and since that time have referred him clients on business/commercial and estate planning matters, with nothing but glowing reviews. He is a terrific attorney as well as a kind and sincere individual. I highly endorse John!"

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Patricia Premeau

Unknown lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John Even is a professional, diligent attorney who deeply cares about his clients."

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Michael Gerity

Estate planning lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John really knows his stuff. He is bright, conscientious and diligent. He is my go to guy for probate and estate planning issues."

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Michael Sheridan

Probate lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Frank Moskowitz

Estate planning lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known John since law school at ASU. We have since referred work to each other and are part of a CLE lunch group. John is extremely bright and capable. He keeps himself updated and informed on the law. He writes a great blog on estate planning matters that provides good information to our community. I highly recommend John."

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James Tinker

Estate planning lawyer | May 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known John Even well for more than 10 years. I have referred numerous clients to him and will continue to do so for one very simple reason: John takes great care of them and their legal matters with excellent advice and personal attention. I endorse John Even wholeheartedly!"

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Edward Ribadeneira

Probate lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known John for several years and I have found him to be very knowledgeable with probate and estate matters. Recently I referred a complex probate matter to him due to a conflict that I had and John handled the matter efficiently and effectively. John is great resource for all matters related to probate and estate planning. I highly recommend John Even."

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Alona Gottfried

Probate lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse John Even. John is a very knowledgeable probate attorney who is capable of addressing even the most complex probate matters. He is committed to quality and compassionate representation. I have referred clients to him and will continue to do so."

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Daniel Treon

Business lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hyung Choi

Business lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. John is smart, experienced, and ethical. Call John about your business legal issues."

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Denise Blommel

Business lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John and I consulted with a business owner. John is knowledgeable, ethical and cares about his clients."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

Legacy Award, Catholic Community Foundation

Work Experience

2018 - Present

Managing Partner, Schmitt Schneck Casey Even & Williams, P.C.

2002 - 2018

Shareholder/Attorney, Schmitt Schneck Casey Even & Williams, P.C.

1997 - 2002

Shareholder/Attorney, John B. Even, P.C.

1992 - 1997

Associate, Mariscal Weeks McIntyre & Friedlander, P.A.

1991 - 1992

Law Clerk, Arizona Court Of Appeals, Division One

Associations

2004 - Present

Valley Estate Planners

Member

1997 - Present

State Bar of Arizona, Probate and Trust Law Section

Member

1992 - Present

State Bar of Arizona, Business Law Section

Member

Education

1991

Arizona State University

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Stanford University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

CLE Seminar

Probate Process From Start to Finish

2017

CLE Seminar

Advanced Estate and Trust Adminstration

2016

CLE Seminar

Probate Boot Camp

2013

Continuing Education

Estate Planning and Probate Basics

2012

Continuing Education

Estate Planning Workshop

2012

CLE Luncheon

Overview of Arizona Probate Law

2010

State Bar of Arizona

Philanthropy: A Catholic Lawyer's Perspective

2009

Continuing Education

Estate Planning Workshop

2008

CLE Luncheon

Highlights of the Arizona Trust Code

2006

Continuing Education

Estate Planning and Probate Workshop

Publications

2014

John Even's Blog Understanding Estate Taxes

2014

John Even's Blog Funding Your Trust

2014

John Even's Blog LLC's vs. Corporations?

2013

John Even's Blog Does My Will Avoid Probate?

Languages

English

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