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.
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Phoenix, AZ · 35+ Years Experience
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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.
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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
Practice Areas Explained
John B. Even's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John B. Even handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Phoenix.
Trusts in Phoenix
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Probate in Phoenix
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Estate Planning & Probate in Phoenix
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business & Corporate Law in Phoenix
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John B. Even is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Arizona →
Power of Attorney in Phoenix
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Phoenix
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.
Phoenix Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Phoenix-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Phoenix Choose John B. Even
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John B. Even's practice in the field of trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and poa.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John B. Even brings 35+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Arizona and Colorado (Inactive), John B. Even can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, probate, and estate planning, John B. Even can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Phoenix
A Phoenix-based practice means John B. Even attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues John B. Even Handles in Phoenix
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