N. Andover MA Lawyer | Criminal Defense | Divorce | Family Law
Massachusetts family law and criminal defense attorney, Eric Schutzbank is the firm’s chief litigation partner. He concentrates his practice in the areas of Domestic Relations, Criminal Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Civil Litigation. He has over twenty years of experience practicing family and criminal law. He represents individual clients, is trained for mediation, and also practices Collaborative Law. Eric is also admitted to practice in New Hampshire, where his sole area of practice is in domestic relations matters. He obtained his Bachelor of Arts from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1992 and his law degree from Suffolk University Law School in 1995.
Attorney Schutzbank’s primary fields of practice include family law (divorce, custody, removal, parenting issues, child support, contempts and grandparents rights), criminal law, guardianships, elder issues. He also receives Guardian ad Litem appointments by the Courts and offers non-traditional family law services such as mediation and collaborative law. Attorney Schutzbank is dedicated to working with his clients to secure a result that meets their needs while providing sound counsel to ensure their goals are achievable.
Eric is very active in local and state bar associations, is committed to community service activities and has served on the boards of multiple nonprofit organizations. Attorney Schutzbank is an active member of the Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council. He is also a mock trial coach for Lowell Catholic High School and for the Greater Lowell Law Explorers. Attorney Schutzbank is a past President of the Greater Lowell Bar Association and past Chair on the Mock Trial Committee of the Massachusetts Bar Association. He still serves on that committee and is also on the Marketing Committee for the Lymphoma and Leukemia Society’s Hike for Discovery program.
Practice areas
The Lowell, MA family law attorneys at Berid & Schutzbank handle a number of Massachsuetts family law matters, including paternity actions, petitions for guardianship, and pre- and post-nuptial agreements. We also handle many post-divorce matters such as modifications, which may include changes in support, visitation, or custody; contempt actions; and removal, an action brought before the court when one spouse wishes to move out of state with the children. http://www.berid-schutzbank.com
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Lowell, MA criminal defense lawyer, Attorney Schutzbank represents clients of Middlesex County, Worcester County, and Essex County in a variety of criminal matters, including but not limited to: * operating under the influence of alcohol * negligent operation of a motor vehicle * minor motor vehicle offenses * drug possession * assault and battery * domestic violence issues * larceny * forgery * weapons charges * probation matters
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The Lowell, MA divorce lawyers at Berid & Schutzbank have the knowledge, expertise, and compassion to help you through the divorce process and to attain the best result available to you. While we wish to decrease the stress involved in family law matters by negotiating a fair outcome, we will represent your interests zealously if your matter requires litigation. Website: http://www.berid-schutzbank.com/Divorce-Lawyers.html
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Any couple considering a divorce or separation knows they face some of life’s most difficult and heart wrenching decisions. The choices they make during this divorce or separation process will impact where they live, their financial status, their children’s future and their own. Managing these issues effectively may require the guidance and support of a professional experienced in helping couples make important decisions, and who has the education and training to help resolve complex issues.
Languages spoken
English
Berid & Schutzbank
800 Turnpike Street.
Suite 304
North Andover, MA, 01845
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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ME | Active | 1996 | 04/29/2022 |
NH | Active | 1996 | 12/30/2010 |
MA | Active | 1995 | 02/22/2022 |
Legal answers | 189 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Berid & Schutzbank | 1995 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Greater Lawrence Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
New Hampshire Collaborative Law Council | Member | 2010 - Present |
Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation | Member | 2007 - Present |
Massachusetts Bar Association | Member | 1996 - Present |
New Hampshire Bar Association | Member | 1996 - Present |
Greater Lowell Bar Association | Past President | 1995 - Present |
Massachusetts Collaborative Law Council | Member | N/A |
Mock Trial Committee of the Massachusetts Bar Association | Past Chair | 1998 - 2014 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Suffolk University Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 1995 |
Ohio Wesleyan University | Bacheor of Arts | 1992 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Alimony Seminar | Alimony | 2015 |
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Andrea Wells, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 14, 2018
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Eric is a respected member of the bar and is a great advocate for his clients.
Kevin Seaver, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 2, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Andrea Wells, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 14, 2018
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Eric is a respected member of the bar and is a great advocate for his clients.
Kevin Seaver, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 2, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Ellen Wright, Family Attorney on Sep 8, 2016
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Eric is not only a great lawyer and zealous advocate, but was also a mentor to me when I first started out practicing law. He has an A+ reputation in the family court arena and it is always a pleasure when I run into him at court.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 14, 2014
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I endorse Eric. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Michael Smith, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 5, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Ismail Mohammed, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 21, 2011
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I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Schutzbank is a knowledgeable attorney very familiar with the judges and district attorneys in the district court system. I have seen him successfully represent clients.