Robert Erven "Bob" Brown, Real Estate Attorney in Phoenix, Arizona
Schmitt Schneck Even & Williams PC
Phoenix, AZ
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Robert Erven "Bob" Brown is an attorney based in Phoenix, ARIZONA. The practice focuses on Real Estate. Currently practicing at Schmitt Schneck Even & Williams PC.
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- Handles Real Estate matters from Phoenix, ARIZONA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026).
About Robert Erven "Bob" Brown: Robert Erven "Bob" Brown is an attorney based in Phoenix, ARIZONA. The practice focuses on Real Estate. Currently practicing at Schmitt Schneck Even & Williams PC.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Robert takes on
Robert concentrates on real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Robert handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Real Estate cases in Phoenix, Arizona
Robert takes real estate matters in Phoenix, Arizona. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Robert agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Robert Erven "Bob" Brown — real estate lawyer in Phoenix
Robert Erven "Bob" Brown is an attorney based in Phoenix, ARIZONA. The practice focuses on Real Estate. Currently practicing at Schmitt Schneck Even & Williams PC.
Over his 45+ career, Bob focused his law practice in real estate, commercial transactions and charitable organizations. He has represented clients in a commercial and real estate transactions with particular expertise in church and para-church ministries and in medical real estate transactions. Bob advises clients in a wide range of business transactions of ongoing operations. Through his nonprofit work over the last 15 years, he represents secular and faith-based nonprofit entities, including churches, synagogues, temples, denominations, Christian schools, rescue missions, a seminary, an adoption agency, prison transition ministries, human services organizations, health-related charities and other faith-based entities.
Working closely with his nonprofit clients, Bob is frequent seminar speaker and a trusted advisor to executive leaders, board members and committees in the identification of risks and implementation of appropriate protections for key assets of the organization. He counsels boards and leadership teams on multi-site church development, church mergers, board governance, campus development and construction, entity planning services, real estate asset protection, insurance coverage and other aspects of ongoing operations.
After years of extensive involvement in the nonprofit sector, Bob developed a comprehensive program to guide nonprofit operations. The Campus Preservation Planning™ program protects critical assets of faith-based ministries and secular charities against uninsurable, under-insured, and uninsured unjust claims while simultaneously improving overall risk management and stewardship performance. This program has been adopted by nonprofit organizations across the country.
Bob served on the steering committee to form the Religious Liberty Section of the Arizona State Bar Association, one of the first of its kind in the United States. He has served as a moderator in the Bar's Professionalism Course since 1999 and has served as a faculty to train other moderators. Bob is a member of the Alliance Defending Freedom's Allied Attorney Honor Corps and a frequent speaker at both local and national seminars.
Robert's approach to real estate cases
Over his 45+ career, Bob focused his law practice in real estate, commercial transactions and charitable organizations. He has represented clients in a commercial and real estate transactions with particular expertise in church and para-church ministries and in medical real estate transactions. Bob advises clients in a wide range of business transactions of ongoing operations. Through his…
The kind of cases Robert takes
Robert reviews new inquiries case-by-case for real estate matters in Phoenix and the surrounding Arizona area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Wyoming
J.D. · 1974
Yale University
BS · 1971
Jurisdictions
Robert's state bar admissions
Arizona, State Bar o
ACTIVE
Robert studied at J.D. in University of Wyoming and BS in Yale University.
Law school and academic background
Robert completed J.D. in University of Wyoming and BS in Yale University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Robert runs in Arizona is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Robert has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nonprofit / Charities Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Nonprofit / Charities Law (2026).
Locations
Robert Erven "Bob" Brown's office in Phoenix
Robert's primary office is at 1221 East Osborn Road, Suite 105, Phoenix, Arizona, 85014. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Schmitt Schneck Even & Williams PC
1221 East Osborn Road, Suite 105
Phoenix, Arizona 85014
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How to hire Robert Erven "Bob" Brown — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new real estate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Robert usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Robert charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Robert will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a real estate attorney in Phoenix, Arizona
A short list to run through before you commit: How many real estate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Robert
Robert discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in real estate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every real estate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Robert confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Robert's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many real estate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Robert Erven "Bob" Brown
How much does it cost to hire Robert for a real estate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Robert walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Robert offer a free consultation?
Robert charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Robert's office. Some real estate attorneys offer free consults — check Robert's current terms during booking.
How long do real estate cases in Arizona typically take?
Simple real estate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Robert gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Robert take my case if I'm outside Phoenix?
Robert is licensed in Arizona. Matters governed by Arizona law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Robert will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Robert?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Robert will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Robert accepting new real estate clients right now?
Robert's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Real Estate attorneys serving Phoenix, Tucson and Scottsdale in Arizona
Robert handles real estate matters throughout Arizona. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified real estate attorneys in that community.
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