About W.
John is the owner of Skabelund, PLLC. His practice focuses on asset protection. Utilizing various tools, he enables his clients to protect their wealth from lawsuits while also reducing federal estate taxes and promoting family harmony. His clients are typically real estate investors, business owners, executives, high profile professionals (doctors, lawyers, professional athletes, actors, etc.), or have inherited/won a large sum of money.However, John is not a typical lawyer. As a previous auditor and serial entrepreneur, he has real world experience on the internet, real estate development, consulting, and accounting industries. Having used attorney services before becoming a lawyer, he understands clients need a responsive attorney who is more interested in them and their goals than the retainer fee.John is committed to communicating regularly. He takes the time to know you and your situation. He develops innovative and cost-effective solutions for clients. His business background combined with a MBA and Accounting degree enables him to relate and understand his clients.
John is the owner of Skabelund, PLLC. His practice focuses on asset protection. Utilizing various tools, he enables his clients to protect their wealth from lawsuits while also reducing federal estate taxes and promoting family harmony. His clients are typically real estate investors, business owners, executives, high profile professionals (doctors, lawyers, professional athletes, actors, etc.), or have inherited/won a large sum of money.
However, John is not a typical lawyer. As a previous auditor and serial entrepreneur, he has real world experience on the internet, real estate development, consulting, and accounting industries. Having used attorney services before becoming a lawyer, he understands clients need a responsive attorney who is more interested in them and their goals than the retainer fee.
John is committed to communicating regularly. He takes the time to know you and your situation. He develops innovative and cost-effective solutions for clients. His business background combined with a MBA and Accounting degree enables him to relate and understand his clients.
Practice Areas
Awards & Recognition
- Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Trusts and Estates, Scottsdale (2023)
- Recognized: Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Recognized: Trusts and Estates
- Practice Area: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent 2025
- Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Gold 2025