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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Estate Planning
Posted by Kathleen
June 04, 2026
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Working with John was a great experience and far exceeded past experiences with other attorneys. John was knowledgeable, provided added value to my estate documents that aligned with my beliefs, was extremely responsive and matched or exceeded my expectations during the entire process. I highly recommend John over any other estate plan attorneys in the Phoenix area.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by Mark
May 29, 2026
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John Even was referred to me by our Investment Adviser to review and update our trust. I found John to be knowledgeable and approachable. He answered our questions. I liked that a completed DRAFT of the Trust was provided for me to review and to ask questions. That was very helpful. I would definitely recommend John. Regards, Mark T.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by Tom
May 24, 2026
Hired Attorney

We have used John as our estate attorney for over ten years and have found his knowledge of the legal field and his expertise in setting up a trust to be exceptional and extremely valuable. Thanks to him we have peace of mind that our personal affairs are in very good order!

Estate Planning
Posted by Chuck
May 23, 2026
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John did an excellent job walking us through the process used to update our existing Trust. He was professional, responsive, very well organized and also patient with my wife and I. I would highly recommend John for Estate Planning.

Estate Planning
Posted by anonymous
April 13, 2026
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John Even is a very professional and highly knowledgeable attorney who advised us through the process of updating our trust and will with compassion, clear and understandable guidelines, and always being available to answer our questions. We would recommend him for any estate planning needs.

Trusts and Estates
Posted by Maria E
January 30, 2026
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Professional, efficient, and exceptionally knowledgeable! John Even handled my estate plan with a quick turnaround and transparent, flat-fee pricing. Communication was seamless—all my questions were answered promptly, and the final documents were thorough and well-organized. It is a relief to have this finished so smoothly.

Wills and Probate
Posted by Bruce
December 11, 2025
Hired Attorney

John supported the probate of my father-in-law's estate which was complex because it was probated in Arizona and based on a 1999 Washington Will. He did such a tremendous job for me as the Personal Representative and our family, that we also hired him to do a full update of my mother-in-law's estate plan. John and his team were exceptionally knowledgeable, creative, responsive, and communicative!

 
Estate Planning
Posted by anonymous
December 08, 2025
Hired Attorney

John and all his staff were great to work with. He set up a trust tailored to all our needs. They were quick to answer questions and set timely appointments. When we met in person, John (and staff) were organized and to the point. Every detail was explained, and they were open to questions. Quick and efficient. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.

 
Estate Planning
Posted by anonymous
November 24, 2025
Hired Attorney

John helped with updating estate planning documents and properly titling inherited deeds. Throughout the process, he communicated clearly, set up appointments and answered all my questions. I highly recommend him for any estate planning needs.

Estate Planning
Posted by Kathie Jo
November 13, 2025
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We worked with John and his team on a living trust, wills and health care directives. He offered us excellent explanation and prepared all the needed documents in a very timely and organized manner. Very responsive to our questions and ever=n provided answers to questions we didn't know we should ask. Highly recommend John Evens.

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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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238 reviews

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

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  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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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.