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