William John Skabelund

William John Skabelund

also known as John Skabelund, W. John Skabelund

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 13 years

Partnership Lawyer at Tempe, AZ
Practice Areas: Partnership, Trusts, Limited Liability Company (LLC)

1400 E. Southern Ave., Suite 1020, Tempe, AZ

About William

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Partnership 34%

Mr. Skabelund practices exclusively to protect client's assets from lawsuits. He is a nationally recognized asset protection attorney and provides services across the country.

34%
Limited Liability Company (LLC) 33%

Mr. Skabelund practices exclusively to protect client's assets from lawsuits. He is a nationally recognized asset protection attorney and provides services across the country.

33%
Trusts 33%

Mr. Skabelund practices exclusively to protect client's assets from lawsuits. He is a nationally recognized asset protection attorney and provides services across the country.

33%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 500-600 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 13 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Utah for 3 years

State: Utah

Acquired: 2023

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Skabelund, PLLC

1400 E. Southern Ave., Suite 1020, Tempe, AZ, 85282

Skabelund, PLLC

17015 N. Scottsdale Rd., Ste 235, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255

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William John Skabelund's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

trust

helped us establish a trust. he was very patient, explained the legalese in our terms. a very kind person

Posted by Kat | March 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Professional & Helpful

Mr. Skabelund took the time to understand and address our unique needs in a family trust and then explained the process to accomplish our goals in terms we could understand. He took an intimidating legal matter and made it approachable.

Posted by Sydney | March 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Decedent's and Survivor's Trust

John executed my trust following the death of my husband. He explained the steps that needed to be taken clearly. He outlined how the trust would work and how the survivors' trust would be decided between my 2 daughters. He lined up appraisers for my properties and collaborated with my financial plan...ner and accountant.

Posted by Mark | January 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Great estate planning insights

John gave us great insight into many unexpected issues and helped us structure our trust and estate in a way that accurately represented our goals.

Posted by Judy | January 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Professional, caring, amazing.

John assisted me in creating a will, and a very complicated Trust. He listened to my needs and concerns and came up with the best solution to all of the complex issues. I can not say enough good things about John, and his staff. Amazing people. I highly recommend John for any and all of your lega...l needs.

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William John Skabelund's Lawyer Endorsements

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Clint Dunaway

Probate lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Mr. Skabelund for many years and worked with him on a handful of cases. As such, I have first hand knowledge of his skills and work ethic and endorse him 100%."

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Gary Anderson

Business lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"William John Skabelund is a lawyer with boundless energy and great integrity. You can't go wrong with him defending you."

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Yahima Suarez

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Yaser Ali

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"John is well respected in the community for his estate planning expertise. He is intelligent, compassionate, and cares deeply for his clients. I enthusiastically endorse this attorney for your estate planning needs."

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Marcus Seiter

Estate planning lawyer | Oct 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I've enjoyed my interactions with John and can see why his clients appreciate his insight, expertise and professional demeanor."

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Ryan Jensen

Estate planning lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer with great enthusiasm and without qualification. I have worked with John on probate and estate planning matters and have observed first hand his legal competency and high commitment to his clients."

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Ike Devji

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John has been an indispensable resource to my own clients on a variety of estate planning related issues. He is knowledgeable, careful and detail oriented and I refer to him often."

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Kevin Fine

Business lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"John has personal experience with building and running a business, which gives his clients an added benefit when he represents them."

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Douglas Gardner

Business lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"It is always a pleasure to collaborate and work with John on complex cases and to see firsthand his depth of experience and knowledge that he brings to his practice."

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Trent Woods

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"I highly recommend John for all business, estate planning, and probate matters. John is a great attorney and is very knowledgeable, but even better, he is a great person. John cares about his clients and spends a great deal of time talking with them and ensuring that they understand all of their options and what he is doing to help them. I would use John's services personally with zero hesitation."

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Mark Andersen

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Degnan

Business lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've worked on several business transactional matters with John. In a recent transaction, a client came to me and explained that another attorney prepared documents that were so complex that no one could understand the documents, let alone enforce them. John spent countless hours answering the clients questions and re-drafting the transactional documents for the client. My client was extremely satisfied with his work product, and I was happy to hear that my referral worked out so well. John is diligent, thoughtful, and a gifted attorney. I've also noticed that John's background as an entrepreneur, businessman, and auditor gives him a unique understanding of his clients' businesses, which helps him advise companies in ways that most attorneys can't."

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Dennis Robbins

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Karl Scholes

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"John is very competent in his legal knowledge, and I often turn to him with my questions on estates, trusts, wills, and other areas. Where John really rises above other lawyers is in his personable nature and dedication to professionalism. I do not hesitate to refer clients, family, and friends to John."

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Russell Richelsoph

Business lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Co-worker

"John is about as tenacious as you can get. He is a great attorney who works hard for his clients. I never hesitate to refer people to John for their legal needs."

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Paul Cox

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"John is an excellent attorney and person. John's candid nature and exceptional skill level make him and excellent attorney, while his generous nature and community spirit make him an excellent person."

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Robert Sewell

Probate lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"John and I work together on probate matters. John is excellent with clients. He is approachable and hard working. However, what I like best about John is his accounting and business experience. Whenever the probate estate contains difficult accounting issues, John is my go-to person. John puts clarity on difficult accounting issues found in problem estates."

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Edmund Richardson

Estate planning lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"John is a a young lawyer with plenty of prior business experience. His experience and understanding of client needs shows in all of his work. He is more than competent and conscientous in serving clients. I highly recommmend John."

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Charles Sellers

Business lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"John is a knowledgeable and thoughtful advocate for his clients. He carefully reviews his clients' circumstances to best address their legal needs. I would strongly recommend John to anyone with business, estate planning, or probate needs."

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Joshua Carden

Business lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"John has a wealth of business experience both inside and outside the practice of law. I don't hesitate to ask for his counsel and I trust him with my clients. He is a straight shooter and will work to make sure clients understand the process and the "why" behind the "what" he gets paid to do."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®

2022

Best Lawyer Recognition, Best Lawyers

2018

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Managing Partner, Skabelund PLLC

2012 - 2023

Partner, Davis Miles McGuire Gardner, PLLC

2010 - 2012

Law Clerk, Davis Miles McGuire Gardner, PLLC

2006 - 2008

Founder & President, MyPrice.com

2004 - 2006

Founder & President, Altima Consulting

2002 - 2004

Cofounder & President, Stonewater Development

Associations

2012 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

2011 - Present

Central Arizona Estate Planning Council

Member

2011 - Present

American Inns of Court

Member

2011 - Present

J. Reuben Clark Law Society

Board Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Lease with Option to Purchase

Sucessful closing and security post closing

Estate Plan with Asset Protection

Client sleeps better at night knowing their loved ones are provided for and their property will be safe from creditors even after they die.

Amend and Restate Living Trust & Fix Gift Trust

Client was able to direct who she wanted to have her property and have peace

Franchise Acquisition

A smooth acquisition both before and after the closing

Asset Protection & Estate Tax Savings

Creditors will have great difficult reaching the client's assets and the client potentially saved approximately $15 million in future taxes.

1031 Exchange

Saved the client millions in deferred taxes

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Education

2011

Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

Arizona State University - W. P. Carey School of Business

MBA

2001

Westminster College (Salt Lake City)

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

The Earthquake in Inherited IRAs

Estate Planning

2015

Flipping Out! When a FLP is a Great Strategy for Your Client Advanced Estate Planning

2014

New Year’s Resolution: Review or Create Your Estate Plan Estate Planning

2014

Business Plans: A Necessary Evil or Can We Burn Them? Business Law

2013

Standing Out From the Crowd: Identifying Client Blind Spots

Asset Protection

2013

Software Startup Series: Building a Strong Foundation Business Law

2013

Making Money Off of Real Estate Real Estate & Business Law

Publications

2013

Arizona Journal of Real Estate and Business Generate Referrals by Identifying Your Client's Blind Spots

Languages

English

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