Atty. John B. Even

Atty. 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.

Phoenix Phoenix 35 Years Experience 35 year
Call (623) 292-6501

Profile Summary

About John B. Even at a glance

John B. Even is a Shareholder based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Schmitt Schneck Even Williams P C. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and poa. Admitted to practice in Arizona (1991) and Colorado (Inactive) (1994). Educated at Arizona State University (J.D., 1991) and Stanford University (B.S. Industrial, 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of 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. Serves clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

John B. Even's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John B. Even handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

John B. Even is one of 94,411 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Arizona →

Probate

John B. Even is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Arizona →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

John B. Even is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Arizona →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

John B. Even is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Arizona →

Power of Attorney

John B. Even is one of 29,580 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Arizona →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Arizona

Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Looking for additional Arizona attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Phoenix or all attorneys in Arizona.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about John B. Even

Where is John B. Even's law office located?
John B. Even's law practice is located in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm is Schmitt Schneck Even Williams P C. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John B. Even handle?
John B. Even focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has John B. Even practiced law?
John B. Even has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did John B. Even go to law school?
John B. Even earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S. Industrial, 1985).
How can I contact John B. Even for a consultation?
You can contact John B. Even directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has John B. Even received?
John B. Even's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Arizona State University
- 1991
B.S. Industrial
Stanford University
- 1985

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Arizona
Admitted: 1991
Colorado (Inactive)
Admitted: 1994

Reviews

4.9
128 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.

Support