John Francis Schutz

John Francis Schutz

4.8
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 30 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Marriage & Prenuptials

11211 Prosperity Farms Rd., #C208, Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 30 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1995

Member in Good Standing

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Location

John F. Schutz P.L.

11211 Prosperity Farms Rd., #C208, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33410

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John Francis Schutz's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

17 Client Reviews

5 star (16)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by Aramis | November 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Honest Review

My Review will not be up for long because the lawyer complains to the website that it is not honest. If you're looking for someone to have your best interest at heart please look elsewhere. Only 5-star reviews because the others are deleted. I hope this helps at least one person make a good decision ...they're are a lot of honest attorneys in our area. Ill get a threat to take this down and then he will have it removed. Hope it helps while still up!

Posted by Candy | May 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Extremely professional and a rockstar in court

I can’t thank John enough. He came on my case somewhat last minute after 6 years of horrible toxic litigation and won my case. The opposing counsel was extremely unethical and aggressive and John destroyed him in court by being calm, truly brilliant, extremely confident and unbelievable with his kno...wledge of the law. John is a real class act. I can’t say enough good things about his demeanor and the way he uses the law to help the truth reign. Thank you John. This was a contentious custody/relocation case that John was beyond capable to handle.

Posted by Danni | November 29, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

When you need the best!

John is the best attorney to have in your corner. He is kind, sharp, knowledgeable and dedicated. He is no nonsense and a true professional in his field. I don’t think my ex will ever attempt to mess with me again after he knew I hired the best attorney and had him pay back my legal fees. I am foreve...r thankful!

Posted by Elizabeth | October 22, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Genius divorce lawyer

John Schutz is a brilliant lawyer. I hired him in 2010 after another attorney I had proved to be utterly incompetent. Not only did Mr. Schutz do an excellent job cleaning up the mess from the previous lawyer, he in my estimation was key in me ultimately obtaining a very good outcome. I had a very c...ontentious divorce and the opposing lawyer was very unprofessional and somewhat abusive. Mr. Schutz through his professionalism and excellent people skills was able to reign in the opposing attorney's unprofessional conduct. Mr. Schutz ran circles around the opposing attorney as he was always prepared and was quick on his feet. He is well worth the money in my opinion. Due to his skill and the ability to out class the opposing attorney, a trial was avoided which ultimately would have been far more costly. Highly recommend.

Posted by Paulo | October 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best legal representation you will find

0In early 2016 I was represented by another attorney in a recently opened  timeshare modification matter & I had quickly  lost confidence in said attorney's abilities to handle my case with my best interest in mind. I began  looking for better representation and looked to some close family friends wh...o knew my situation well in the family law community for a referral. All of them came back with only one name, John F. Schutz.  Upon meeting with John for a consultation it literally took 10 minutes to realize I had found the  attorney I needed to handle my matter. After I briefly explained my situation to John, he addressed  all of my questions & concerns before I could go thru my list of questions & concerns. Everything I had been told about John as well as everything I had read in his reviews were very quickly confirmed. John & his staff handled my matter with the utmost professionalism every step of the way. Custody issues can be frustrating at times and when those times presented themselves John was always there to advise me on the best way possible to handle them. With John's help I was able to secure an outcome to my matter that all other attorney's  I had previously spoken with said was not possible. I would highly recommended John Schutz to anyone with a family law matter as I honestly believe that John's legal representation is unmatched.

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John Francis Schutz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrea Reid

Family lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Working with and against John Schutz is an experience! He is the consummate professional and fierce advocate at the same time."

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J. J. Dahl

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse John. I have known John for more than ten years. He is a premiere marital and family law attorney with numerous successful appellate cases. John has handled many cases from high wealth net worth cases to a family friend's child support matter. He has a reputation for knowledge, litigation skills, great advice and competent representation."

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Mark Sessums

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I refer to John Schutz because I know him personally and know that he is a lawyer's lawyer. John is both knowledgeable AND aggressive when it suits the client's interest (and smart enough to know when it does not). John can relate to all kinds of clients and tells them the good, bad and the ugly about their case and how to achieve their goals. John does it all with a sense of humor and the ability to tackle the tough issues. John is a leader in the State of Florida in family law and well known to many lawyers outside of Palm Beach. You can trust John to get your case resolved by settlement or a judge in the best possible way."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2023

Highest Possible Rating in Legal Ability & Ethical Standards, Martindale-Hubbell®

2023

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2023

Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

AV Preeminent 4.5 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyer Magazine

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2006

Legal Elite, Florida Trend Magazine

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Partner, John F. Schutz, P.L.

1997 - 2004

Partner, Manoff & Schutz, PA

1995 - 1996

Associate, Martin L. Haines, Chartered

Associations

2014 - Present

Family Law American Inn of Court

Master

2009 - Present

International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (U.S. chapter)

Fellow

2008 - Present

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

Fellow

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Foundation

Lifetime Member

National Board of Trial Advocacy

Nationally Board Certified in Family Law Litigation

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Collaborative Divorce Practitioner

Education

1995

Stetson University College of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor

1991

Florida Sate University

Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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