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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.
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Chat withState: Maine
Acquired: 1996
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State: New Hampshire
Acquired: 1996
No misconduct found
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
800 Turnpike Street., Suite 304, North Andover, MA, 01845
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Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Not satisfied
I hired this attorney during my divorce expecting strong advocacy and guidance, but I left the process deeply disappointed. I did not receive what I was seeking, particularly regarding the value and division of the marital home, which I feel was not properly addressed or fought for. Throughout the...
Posted by anonymous | June 04, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Disappointing Experience with Eric Schutzbank
I had high expectations when I hired Eric to handle my divorce case, but unfortunately, my experience was frustrating and disheartening. From the beginning, communication was poor—Eric constantly talked down to me and was dismissive of my concerns. Divorce is already a stressful process, and the lack...
Posted by anonymous | May 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
There's a lot of options for legal counsel - go find a better one
Awful experience. Eric spent more time advocating for my ex than he did for me. In 4 way discussions with my ex and her attorney, he actually defended her in a proposal where her own counsel was silent. He completely mismanaged my case, never advocating for me. My case should have been simple, but hi...
I am sorry you had a bad experience with my representation. I certainly strive for the utmost client satisfaction in every case. I would be happy to discuss your specific concerns if you want to contact me directly.
Posted by anonymous | October 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney
cares about his clients needs
Eric is a pleasure to work with. He has expertise in many areas and it shows in his work. The thing I like most about Eric is that he cares about his clients. He takes the time to talk through things that may be difficult to talk about.
Posted by anonymous | July 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
very good choice
I hired Eric Schutzbank to help me in a litigation matter, and he was superb. He was kind to me and to the other people, and smart, and he knows what he is doing.
"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."
"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."
Family lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
1995 - Present
Attorney, Berid & Schutzbank
2014 - Present
Greater Lawrence Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
New Hampshire Collaborative Law CouncilMember
2007 - Present
Massachusetts Council on Family MediationMember
1996 - Present
Massachusetts Bar AssociationMember
1996 - Present
New Hampshire Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Greater Lowell Bar AssociationPast President
Member
1998 - 2014
Mock Trial Committee of the Massachusetts Bar AssociationPast Chair
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Bacheor of Arts
2015
Alimony
English
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