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Reviews (196)
I have known John Even professionally for 20+ years and he displays the highest level of integrity and honesty in serving his clients.
2014/07/07
He is an excellent attorney, very knowledgeable, and very helpful to the community.
2014/07/07
I have always been very impressed with John as an attorney, but perhaps most importantly, as a really great person of the highest ethics. I highly recommend John for the highest Martindale Hubbell rankings.
2014/07/01
John is a highly competent and ethical attorney working in the area of estate planning. I have worked with Mr. Even on several cases, both on opposite sides and the same side of issues. He is very professional,...
2014/06/27
Working with John was a pleasure. He helped my parents and me plan for their future. He was thorough and knowledgeable. He was also very reasonably priced.
2023/02/10
Easy to work with. Very clearly explained the legalities of our issue. Offered ideas and alternatives.
2023/01/06
John was referred to me by my accountant of many years who I trust implicitly. John and his staff were perfectly responsive in both timing and detail to my questions and needs. I called his office while he was out...
2022/12/15
Working with John and his staff was a delightful experience after having had so many negative previous negative experiences with other attorneys.
2022/12/03
What a pleasure it was working with John Even. His knowledge, professionalism and attention to detail made my estate planning an effortless and enjoyable experience. He is very personable with a desire to exceed...
2022/10/12
After losing my husband and needing to bring all my estate planning documents up to date, I found this attorney to be kind as well as thorough in preparation and explanation of all necessary documents. His...
2022/09/13
Because estate planning was a new situation for me, I had several questions that were troubling to me, but Mr. Evens was very patient with me while I tried to describe my concerns. He then walked me through each...
2022/09/13
I found myself the Executor of an Estate during the early period of the pandemic when I was 1,500 miles away. It was unexpected and complicated. we were able to complete the winding up of a Trust and the Estate,...
2022/09/08
Since I have known John Even thru a friend of mine for some years now, am so thankful that Mr. Even is there! He is so easy to relate to and very understanding and connects so well with his clients. This is so...
2022/08/20
Working with John and his team on my estate planning matters was easy, clear and effecient. John explained everything I needed to know and was very helpful making solid recommendations around how I plan for my...
2022/08/02
Working with John Even on our family's Trust was simple and easy. John set the expectations and thoroughly explained each document in great detail and provided real world examples to justify his recommendations. ...
2022/07/26
Mr. Even far exceeded our expectations in putting together the proper documentation for our family's trust. He is very knowledgeable, an excellent communicator and very courteous and respectful of the needs of his...
2022/05/06
Mr. Even was absolutely amazing. His approach was professional, compassionate and most caring. He understood our situation was extremely time sensitive; and he and his team stepped up, conducted excellent work,...
2022/04/21
He was very helpful to my mom in getting her trust in order and updated after the death of my father. He was patient with her as she was very unsure of all of it. He put her worries to rest.
2022/02/18
I can't thank John, Lacy or the rest of his staff enough for everything they did to get our case settled. The time spent not only on the leg work but the time John took to discuss the process and possible outcomes...
2022/02/16
John Even, my Trust attorney, represented me during a very stressful time in a very messy, complicated situation. He kept on top of the case until it was resolved. John's methods are strong, straight forward,...
2022/02/16
We were referred to John by our financial planner and found John to be very professional, well organized and helpful for our situation. We have recommended him to others
2022/02/03
Mr Evan what is professional responses during this time of unusual sponsored as he was very responsive and answered Questions promptly and professionally
2022/01/24
John had helped me create a trust to ensure my estate and property would be distributed to my wishes. He was extremely considerate and offered the best advice to ensure probate would be avoided and that the trust...
2022/01/04
We have worked with John since 2000. Although, we have not needed much over the years other than updating our Will/Trust it is nice to know he is there when needed. John is very professional and we have truly...
2021/12/28
John made us feel comfortable and was very thorough in his explanation. The staff was very friendly and helpful.
2021/12/17
Over the years, I have had the pleasure of working with John Even for all my estate planning needs. I found John to be a real professional and caring individual. He was a valuable source in creating and...
2021/12/16
John and his office and support staff were great to work with to establish my trust. I would highly recommend his services and am doing so to my network.
2021/12/15
I found John after a 15 year search for an attorney who was knowledgeable, experienced, ethical and focused on aligning my estate plan with my pro-life values and catholic beliefs. Having used two other legal...
2021/11/03
Working with John B. Even and his team was fantastic. My husband and I knew nothing about setting up a trust and John guided us through everything with ease. We have complete trust in John and highly recommend...
2021/11/02
We found John Even to be an excellent attorney who was easy to talk to and answered all our question. We gave him a five star recommendation based on the work completed for our new Estate Plan and Trust.
2021/10/27
John B. Even is an excellent attorney and is well credentialed in all areas of the estate planning process. He exceeded my expectations in creating my personal estate plan that was tailored to my specific needs and...
2021/10/11
John is knowledgeable, professional and easygoing. He was very knowledgeable about my particular situation and offered solutions that work perfectly for me. John was able to answer all my questions with ease, and...
2021/07/20
I am a retired woman here in Arizona with my adult daughter and her family living in Florida. I needed to set up a revocable living trust with my daughter as the beneficiary along with the accompanying estate...
2021/06/19
John Even is very knowledgeable and experienced. John handled the legal aspects of my parents Trust/Estate and guided me through my role and responsibilities as the Successor Trustee. John participated in calls...
2021/06/16
John is professional and knowledgeable in matters regarding estate planning. We worked with him as a recommendation from our financial advisor and we were certainly not disappointed. We look forward to working with...
2021/03/06
Mr. Even was very professional and helped clarify questions we had concerning estate planning. We were grateful that he was able to tailor our documents to fit our individual needs.
2021/03/03
John and his team were very organized, listened closely to our needs and worked in a timely matter to complete our legal needs! Thank you for making this so easy!
2021/02/23
John and his staff are very good! We enjoyed working with them and they were very responsive to all of our questions and brought up items that we did not think of, thus making our experience very comfortable. We...
2021/02/18
John not only covers all the details, he explains them in a way that mere mortals (that is, non-lawyers) can understand. I especially appreciate his knowledge of and appreciation for the need to specify...
2021/01/22
John Even was very patient as he guided us through the process of setting up our estate plan and took all of the time we needed to answer our questions and make sure we understood. He covered everything we asked...
2021/01/22
John Even helped us get our estate planning documents in order. He had answers to all our questions and we were happy with the experience.
2021/01/13
Considered several other attorneys, and glad we decided to work with John - he was very helpful in updating documents; great collaboration with Tax/CPA; very patient and clear in explaining what was needed and why.
2021/01/06
John Even and his staff were great to work with in regard to our estate planning. I have had lawyers in the past prepare estate documents but not one compare to the thoroughness and detailed preparation of the...
2020/12/29
My wife and I live in Prescott and John's office is in Phoenix. Our first meeting was via Zoom. We had several back and forth phone conversations with his paralegal who lives in Reno, NV. All of our questions...
2020/11/02
Attorney Even was terrific. He and his staff were awesome to work with. He is knowledgeable, professional, and was always available to speak with us and willing to listen to accomplish our needs. We were so...
2020/10/09
Although we have just begun the process of filing for guardianship for my husband's grandmother. John and his team have been wonderful. Very honest and understanding. I would highly recommend their office.
2020/09/14
Mr. Even prepared all the paperwork needed to set up the trust, then sat down with me at his office to review the material.
2020/07/30
John and Jacqueline were fantastic to work with! If we ever need assistance in the future we'll certainly give them a call!
2020/07/28
John was recommended to us by our financial planner. He is a great addition to our team of planners as an aging family. He is very professional, knowledgeable, and trust worthy. I came away from our conferences...
2020/07/03
Did a great job on our living trust and on the associated documents. I would recommend him to others.
2020/07/01
Working with John Even was a pleasure. He and his firm did an extraordinary job in assisting us with our Estate Planning.. Estate Planning, though important, is not the most enjoyable of familial responsibilities...
2020/06/24
Multiple revisions were requested, and John was very patient with this. I appreciated his responsiveness to my many questions. He also had to repeat some of the answers and was very patient with that as well.
2020/06/05
I sought counsel to transfer my trust, will, living wills, powers of attorney, from California to Arizona. Mr. Even came highly recommended by my attorney in California. Mr Even reviewed what I had and explained...
2020/06/04
My wife and I needed to revise our wills and do a more complete process of estate planning than we had done previously. We asked another attorney we trust to recommend someone and he gave us John Even's name. ...
2020/01/30
Mr. Even answered our questions with the authority and wisdom that comes with experience, but did not make us feel as if he had answered the same questions hundreds of times in the past.
2020/01/20
Working with John and his law firm was very professional. His communication skills were excellent in that he took time to describe and answer questions in ordinary language. In comparison to other law firms, we...
2019/11/29
My husband and I sought counsel to assist us with updating a trust, will, living wills, powers of attorney, etc that were 10 years old. Mr. Even explained the importance of each document, as well as how and why...
2019/10/21
Trust is the foundation of any relationship, and John has earned my trust ! John's a true professional, and has provided excellent guidance to our family.
2019/04/24
Mr. Even and his staff were wonderful to work with. Even though I was able to carry out much of the trust work, there were many areas too complicated for me alone. And at the times I needed guidance to carry out...
2019/02/10
My father and I had our Trust, Wills, POA's revised by John Even. He provided much more in depth and quality documents than either of us had previously prepared by others. He tailored to our specific needs, and...
2018/12/15
We needed to update our wills and we have some unique issues that were hanging over our heads as to how to handle them. John developed a great solution that gives us great comfort. We were very pleased.
2018/12/10
John was very responsive and helpful in guiding us to make the right decisions in the development of our estate plan. We really enjoyed working with him and would highly recommend him.
2018/12/03
My wife and I trust John completely, know him and his family through many venues over the last 15 years. John gives expert advice when asked, and gives options without steering us any particular way.
2018/11/30
John Even is delightful to work with. He does not talk down (or up) to anyone. His explanations are clear, understandable, and honest. He has a high standard of ethics and morals. We would highly recommend him to...
2018/11/09
John did an exceptional job for my parents regarding their Will. I recommend John for Trusts, Wills, Estate Planning, Probate and more. He is attentive to the needs of his clients first and foremost.
2018/11/07
We had a living Trust that needed to be updated and Mr. Even was referred to us by a friend. He was very easy to work with. He understood what we needed and when it was time to review the documents, he explained...
2018/10/29
Very professional atmosphere. We were doing our estate planning and it was done efficiently and professionally. I would definitely recommend.
2018/08/31
In search for a lawyer to represent my case, I was recommended to John B. Even by a friend. His attentiveness, concern, demeanor, and thought process best meshed with my personality and expectations. He listened to...
2018/08/21
For 17 years John has been the family Trust attorney. A change needed to be made to the Trust, and John’s experience and expertise identified a more urgent request than we thought. John worked overtime in an...
2018/07/08
John and his staff are very friendly. They take time explaining issues in layman's terms. We never felt rushed. Answered our calls and questions promptly. Very professional and personable.
2018/06/03
John and his staff were very professional, and yet very personable. They were very approachable and were always available to answer any of our questions. A great experience.
2018/05/30
Once I made my initial call to Mr. Even's office I never looked back - great decision! His staff is courteous, caring and efficient. Mr. Even is professional, highly knowledgeable, good listener and adviser. I...
2018/05/14
John is an excellent wordsmith, and did a great job of putting my thoughts, ideas, and issues into a clear legal document. I have known and worked with him for 25 years on business issues, including business...
2018/05/03
John is a very affable, very efficient, very detail oriented estate specialist. He was very detailed in his suggestions and very understanding of changed that were required.
2017/12/13
In addition to proving comprehensive services, Mr. Event was able to complete the project in a very strict time frame. We appreciated his ability to coordinate efficiently.
2017/11/02
We were referred to John by a neighbor and, frankly, couldn't be happier with the responsiveness and quality of service. The estate planning services we've received in the past pale in comparison. Very, very...
2017/10/10
Mr. Even and his team did an excellent job helping me with my estate documents. I appreciate their knowledge, skill and kindness.
2017/10/09
We had a very pleasant experience with John and his Staff when updating our Trust documents. He was very informative and thorough. We highly recommend him.
2017/08/25
I was introduced to John through a friend who recommended him highly. I would double that recommendation without hesitation. I have found John to be professional, experienced and thorough in all areas of Estate...
2017/08/16
John handled the revision of our family trust in a very thorough and effecient manner. He is very easy to talk to and answers all questions in language that is easy to understand. His staff is very effecient and...
2017/07/06
John was a complete professional in the handling of our estate. His standard and dedication to the details was just what we needed. The entire staff worked with great precision and respect.
2017/02/24
Was recommended to John by friends. He and his staff outperformed the recommendations! I very highly add my voice to the folks recommending his services!
2017/02/22
I was referred to John by several friends and my experience confirmed their highly touted recommendations. If you want an attorney with high level of professionalism and integrity, John is your choice. His fees are...
2017/01/23
John is our lawyer period. We do not have any interest in consulting with another attorney. John is most professional, efficient, knowledgeable, respectful and helpful. We have met with John over a variety of...
2016/12/30
John was professional, competent, and easy to work with. The process of completing my estate plan was pain free and efficient. I would highly recommend him.
2016/10/07
John handled the revision of my trust in a very thorough and effecient manner. He is very easy to talk to and answers all questions in language that is easy to understand. His staff is very effecient and made the...
2016/09/06
Not only did John Even go over the 'legal jargon' in total he was also there to make sure everything was completed in a professional manner.
2016/07/23
John is extremely professional but yet very personable. He takes time to explain and be certain you understand which speaks to his effectiveness as a communicator. I was referred to John by a friend and have been...
2015/09/12
John did a nice job creating our trust and wills. Everything was very well organized and professional.
2021/07/17
Met to have our Estate Plan updated. Was having surgery in 2 weeks. The office of John Even worked very hard to accommodate our schedule and completed the work before surgery.The whole staff is very professional...
2019/10/15
John is easy to work with. He remains calm and focused when dealing with challenging issues. His support staff are amazing! Julie went above and beyond in working with me to finish by the end of the year. I am...
2017/01/24
Thorough, very competent, and takes the time to make sure I understood options and best actions to take. Saved me time and made sure my friends estate was completed correctly and to his wishes.
2018/09/14
John enjoys his work and it shows in the way he responds, the information he provides, and the professionalism he displays. He listens and understands your needs and develops a plan to fit those needs. I highly...
2014/05/14
I needed a court order to become Guardian of an elderly aunt due to dementia. As Co-Trustee to her Trust I needed to take control to protect her assets. John handled setting up the court hearing for the...
2014/05/21
I met John Even 13 years ago when he constructed my mother's estate plan and we reconnected recently after her passing. John has been an expert guide through the process of settling the estate that included...
2014/05/22
We asked John Even to revise our wills and trust this year. One of us recently received a diagnosis of metastasized cancer, so we knew this revision was an urgent problem. We were especially concerned because...
2014/07/12
John was recommended to me by a friend to prepare my estate plan. From the very start I had a comfort level with John. He spent the necessary time with me to understand my needs and was very thorough in explaining...
2014/08/27
John guided me though the entire process of executing my trust. He provided complete explanations and assistance in the decisions I had to make. The entire experience was much easier than I had anticipated. I felt...
2015/07/21
John was referred to me by a colleague of mine. John is very professional yet very personable. I was pleased with his confidence, his integrity and his credibility. Working with him on various occasions creating &...
2015/09/12
I was looking for an attorney on Phoenix who could assist met me in resolving my son's estate. Found John on AVVO and since I am 2500 miles away on the East Coast I was concerned as we could not immediately have a...
2015/09/28
As a new resident of Arizona, with business and financial interests in numerous states, I was looking for a skilled and competent estate attorney who could help me prepare an estate plan. Finding someone with a...
2015/11/13
John and his staff were very professional and were able to accommodate a speedy re-write of our trust and will documents prior to our trip. Thank you for the great service, this is the second time we used John and...
2015/12/02
John Even was highly recommended to do my Trust/Estate Plan and I was thoroughly pleased. His expertise was evident by his questions and knowledge, however, I was very impressed with his kind and thoughtful...
2016/07/26
When searching for an attorney to handle our estate planning needs a friend referred us to John. He listened to our concerns, especially as related to our religious beliefs and created our trust and related...
2016/08/20
John handled the revision of my trust very efficiently and professionally. He is very easy to talk to and answers all questions in a way a lay person can understand,
2016/09/07
My experience with John Even was very positive and successful. He is professional, competent, and a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend him.
2016/10/08
John help us with handling estate matters of parents. He was instrumental in directing us to establish a family trust. He has help us with leases and contractual transactions on some real estate holdings. We have...
2016/12/31
I hired John to handle my probate case. He was very knowledgeable, explained the case very thoroughly, identified a major glitch in the will and proposed an effective solution. During probate process he showed high...
2017/01/24
On recommendation of several friends, my wife and I hired John to provide complete estate planning service for us. He and his team were excellent in all our interactions. I very highly recommend John.
2017/02/23
John was very professional in his approach to our estate plan. He and his staff were excellent to work with and are extremely knowledgeable. I would recommend his services.
2017/03/20
John handled the revision of our family trust in a very thorough and effecient manner. He is very easy to talk to and answers all questions in language that is easy to understand. His staff is very effecient and...
2017/07/07
John is very professional, a pleasure to deal with, and very thorough. We hired him to update our Trust documents, etc. He and his Staff always made us feel welcome and important. We highly and eagerly recommend...
2017/08/26
Mr. Even and staff assisted me with estate planning. I appreciated their knowledge, skill and kindness. I recommend John B. Even.
2017/10/10
A neighbor recommended John when we were looking for estate planning advice in AZ. John and his assistant, Jackie, were exceptionally responsive, knowledgeable and professional throughout the process. Very...
2017/10/11
John came highly recommended so we spoke with him about our situation in detail. He understood what we needed, and prepared detailed estate planning documents in a very short time frame.
2017/11/09
John Even prepared a revocable living trust and numerous other end of life documents for us. He took the time to explain things clearly.
2018/02/25
John has been the family Trust attorney for over 17 years. Recently a change needed to be made to the Trust and John’s experience and knowledge helped him in identifying that we had a more urgent request than we...
2018/07/08
We came to do our Estate Planning and the experience was very professional, easy to talk to, and efficient. I would highly reccommend
2018/08/31
In search for a lawyer to represent my case, I was recommended to John B. Even by a friend. ISSUE: Title Company did not include verbiage on how property should be deemed after death and they listed the parties...
2018/09/11
My friend talked me into the Administration of his Revocable Trust. Where I was smart, was to hire John Even to guide and assist me through the process, Where my fried was not smart was NOT Hiring John Even to...
2018/09/14
We had a living Trust that needed to be updated and Mr. Even was referred to us by a friend. He was very easy to work with. He understood what we needed and when it was time to review the documents, he explained...
2018/10/30
We hired John B. Even because of his Catholic beliefs. We first saw his ad in The Catholic Sun, then researched him on the Internet. Our original lawyer retired, and we needed someone who could update our Estate...
2018/11/09
John and his staff were very knowledgeable and professional. They helped set up my Trust and Estate Planning. He was very patient and understood my goals.
2018/12/04
We needed to update our wills and trust. We several unique issues that we were confronting. John had several very insightful recommendations on how we could achieve our goal. He also worked closely with our...
2018/12/11
I was happy with John's estate planning services. He was a good communicator and helped us understand the process. I am a practicing attorney and would recommend John for your will or trust and estate planning...
2018/12/26
I accepted to see through a trust for my aunt who left benefits to 32 recipients along with a house and property to be distributed. I have not had any experience with anything like this, but John Even and his...
2019/02/12
John explained the trust process thoroughly and professionally. What was most appreciated was how he made it easy to understand. We felt like he had our best interest at heart and asked questions to assist us in...
2019/07/01
Very responsive, easy to get on the schedule. Explained everything we needed and answer all questions we had.
2019/10/23
My CPA was so impressed gave John a referral. Conservative, held the cost down for the estate. Respectful. Excellent team of Paralegals.
2019/11/18
We utilized John to revise our trust. We found his communication skills excellent in guiding us through this legal process. We are very satisfied with our final result. We highly recommend John for his legal...
2019/11/29
Mr. Even answered our questions with the authority and wisdom that comes with experience, but did not make us feel as if he had answered the same questions hundreds of times in the past.
2020/01/20
My wife and I needed to revise our wills and do a more complete process of estate planning than we had done previously. We asked another attorney we trust to recommend someone and he gave us John Even's name. ...
2020/01/31
John was wonderful to work with throughout our estate planing process. He was very professional and took all the time needed to ensure all of our questions were answered. I would highly recommend John to anyone...
2020/06/10
Over the past year, John helped me through a messy contested probate. When I was interviewing other attorneys it was clear that his knowledge and experience was what I needed on my side. He is always clear and...
2020/06/17
John Even did a great job with our Estate Planning. He and his firm were a pleasure to work with. Estate Planning is not the easiest of tasks for familial obligations and John provided that personal touch. ...
2020/06/24
John did an excellent job in drafting our living trust and explaining it's provisions to us.
2020/07/01
We hired Attorney Even to do our Estate Planning. We were so pleased with all his knowledge and understanding. He was always available for questions and willing to listen to our needs. The office staff was...
2020/10/10
John was very helpful in updating documents; great collaboration with Tax/CPA; very patient and clear in explaining what was needed and why.
2021/01/06
John helped us with our estate planning documents. He had answers to all our questions and we were happy with the experience.
2021/01/13
John Even was very patient as he guided us through the process of setting up our estate plan and took all of the time we needed to answer our questions and make sure we understood. He covered everything we asked...
2021/01/22
John not only covers all the details, he explains them in a way that mere mortals (that is, non-lawyers) can understand. I especially appreciate his knowledge of and appreciation for the need to specify...
2021/01/23
John and his staff have been vital as went through the process of becoming Guardians and Conservators for my husband's grandmother. John answered all our questions in a way that we could understand and with the...
2021/01/27
We feel very confident that we received the best advice from John & his staff. They were responsive to our questions and raised items we may not have thought of.
2021/02/18
We were impressed with the integrity of Mr. Even. He was knowledgeable on all aspects of our Will Package and would hire him again if we ever needed to do so.
2021/03/03
I am a retired woman here in Arizona with my adult daughter and her family living in Florida. I needed to set up a revocable living trust with my daughter as the beneficiary along with the accompanying estate...
2021/07/09
John did a nice job creating our trust and wills. Everything was very well organized and professional.
2021/07/17
John did a wonderful job in assessing my needs and offering the perfect solution for them. He offered good advice, and answered all my questions with ease. John is professional, knowledgeable and easygoing. I...
2021/07/21
John was very courteous, respectful and patient as we walked through the Estate Planning documents process. I highly recommend John and will return to him for my future needs.
2021/09/10
We found attorney John Even to be highly qualified and easy to talk to and understand. He is an excellent attorney who answered all our questions. We found him to be honest and trustworthy and highly competent. We...
2021/10/27
I found John after a 15 year search for an attorney who was knowledgeable, experienced, ethical and focused on aligning my estate plan with my pro-life values and catholic beliefs. Having used two other legal...
2021/11/03
we were referred to John to assist us with our trusts, wills and family law issues. he is very organized and helpful. he drafted wills, trusts, directives and other documents to assist us with our needs and those...
2022/02/03
John Even, my Trust attorney, represented me in a very stressful, complicated, messy situation. John kept on top of the case, keeping me informed. His methods are very straight forward, professional, strong and...
2022/02/16
I can't thank John, Lacy or the rest of his staff enough for everything they did to get our case settled. The time spent not only on the leg work but the time John took to discuss the process and possible outcomes...
2022/02/16
Working with John and his team on my estate planning matters was easy, clear and effecient. John explained everything I needed to know and was very helpful making solid recommendations around how I plan for my...
2022/08/02
Mr Even guided us through a thorough estate planning event. He was understanding as to our needs and desires, and advised as what we should do, and what we could not do. further, he was patient with us as we...
2022/12/03
John was recommended to me by my trusted accountant of many years. John and his staff were absolutely first-rate from start to finish in handling my needs. John is kind, calm, easy to talk to and absolutely...
2022/12/16
John helped my parents and me put together an estate plan. He was thorough, thoughtful and knowledgeable about how we should structure the estate. John was competitively priced and completed the estate plan in a...
2023/02/10
