Evergreen Law, LLC
Our Practice & Professionals
Areas of Our Expertise
Estate Planning
A good estate plan not only helps you preserve your autonomy as you age, it simplifies difficult decisions, minimizes family conflict and allows others to carry out your wishes without having to go to court.
Estate planning is so much more than just a will — it involves planning for disability and incapacity, care of minor children, finances, estate tax considerations, valuables and charitable donations. Schedule a consultation and let us do the heavy lifting for you!
Asset Protection
Protecting your wealth brings financial security and peace of mind. It is best achieved by implementing strategies to legally safeguard your assets to shield them from loss or forfeiture due to unforeseen circumstances (i.e. lawsuits, creditor claims or bankruptcy).
If you wait until a problem arises, it is too late to plan. We strongly encourage you to meet with us when the skies are blue to get a handle on where your planning is strong and where you may need additional support.
Deed Work
If you own real estate and do not properly plan, it can cause issues down the road, the most prevalent being subjecting your estate to probate.
Whether you own a home, rental properties (residential or commercial) or raw land, avoid unnecessary complications by ensuring that your real estate is properly titled, deeded and recorded.
Protecting your future, preserving your legacy, planning that stands the test of time
The Evergreen Team
Professional & Community Involvement
- President, Yavapai County Bar Association
- Former Vice President, Yavapai County Bar Association
- Former Treasurer, Yavapai County Bar Association
- Former Board Member, Arizona Justice Project
- Former Managing Editor, Law Journal for Social Justice
- Former Teaching Assistant, Professional Responsibility, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
- Former Volunteer, Immigration Initiative, Moot Court and Litigation Experience, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
- Member of Wealth Counsel
- Dental Mission Volunteer, Viwa Dental Project, Viwa Island, Fiji
- Dental Mission Volunteer, SPEAR Open Wide Foundation, Antigua, Guatemala
Education & Licenses
- J.D., Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona
- Study Abroad, Tulane Law School at Trinity College, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
- MBA Coursework, Wharton School for Working Professionals, Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- B.S., David O. McKay School of Education, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
- Licensed to practice law: State of Arizona, U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona
Christina A. Howden
Attorney
Christina A. Howden is the founding attorney of Evergreen Law LLC. Christina practices in the areas of estate planning (wills and trusts), asset protection and business law.
Christina has a long history in Arizona with family roots dating back to territorial days. Before becoming an attorney, she spent thirteen years in the business and accounting industry, working in a variety of fields including non-profit, private equity and dental management. Christina obtained her J.D. from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University where she worked as a student attorney in the Post-Conviction Clinic and served as Managing Editor of the Law Journal for Social Justice.
Christina enjoys helping people. Her warm and down-to-earth approach puts clients at ease. Her extensive business background gives her a unique perspective in planning. She is dedicated to making the law easy to understand for clients and helping them navigate through complex legal issues to find effective solutions.
Christina is the current President of the Yavapai County Bar Association, has served on the Arizona Justice Project Board of Directors and likes to volunteer for dental service missions across the world.
She and her husband are proud parents of three teenage boys. In her free time, she enjoys attending her boys’ hockey games and traveling with her family.
Experience
- Former partner at a premier asset protection law firm
- Former attorney and law clerk at one of Arizona’s largest law firms
- Experience in estate planning, trust and estate litigation, probate administration, bankruptcy and business law
- Christina has represented clients from all walks of life with small, moderate and large estates
- Christina plans as minimally or extensively as each client needs
- Christina loves connecting with clients and helping clients design personalized plans to meet their unique needs
- During law school, Christina volunteered as a judicial extern for the Honorable David L. Mackey and the Honorable John Napper of the Yavapai County Superior Court in Prescott, Arizona
- Christina was an admitted Rule-38 Certified Limited Practice Student in the Post-Conviction Clinic at Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law and represented clients serving life sentences seeking post-conviction relief in Arizona
- Prior to becoming an attorney, Christina had thirteen years of business experience in dental practice and other small business management, private equity accounting, non-profit/gifts accounting, expert witness services, and the airline industry
Honors
- Willard H. Pedrick Scholar, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
- S. Rex Lewis Scholarship, 2017-2018, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
- Jeremy Govekar Endowed Scholarship, 2018-2019, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
- Arizona State University Law Alumni Association Scholarship, 2018-2019
- J. Reuben Clark Law Society, Phoenix Chapter, Women in Law Scholarship, 2019-2020
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award, Artificial Intelligence: Law, Ethics & Policy, Spring 2020
- Highest distinction for 150+ student pro bono hours, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
Manny Manalo
Executive Assistant
Manny Manalo is an executive assistant (extraordinaire) at Evergreen Law. He is a tech-savvy, helpful, and resourceful individual whose infectious happiness lights up every room he enters. With a decade-long tenure as an administrative assistant in the dynamic realm of real estate, Manny has mastered the art of organization and efficiency, earning the admiration of colleagues and clients alike.
Beyond his professional prowess, Manny finds joy in connecting with others and giving back to his community. Whether he’s assisting a colleague with a tech conundrum or lending a listening ear to a friend in need, his kindness knows no bounds.
Outside of the office, Manny’s passion for life extends to the soccer field with his children. As a proud father of five, Manny cherishes every moment spent nurturing and supporting his growing family, finding fulfillment in both the small victories and grand adventures that parenthood brings.
In all facets of his life, Manny Manalo exemplifies dedication, warmth, and boundless optimism, leaving an indelible mark on all who have the privilege of crossing his path.