About John
Biography
Mr. Schutz has been representing clients exclusively in family law cases in Palm Beach for over 27 years and is widely recognized as an expert in marital and family law. He is Board Certified in Marital and Family law by The Florida Bar and Nationally Board Certified as a Family Trial Advocate through the NBTA. Mr. Schutz is committed to elevating the standards and improving family law practice as a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). Judges and lawyers consider AAML Fellows to be preeminent family lawyers with a high level of knowledge, skill, and integrity. Mr. Schutz is also a past President of the AAML Florida Chapter and a Fellow of the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL).
Mr. Schutz has been consistently recognized by his peers since 2018 and has been included in Best Lawyers© Best Lawyers in America. The firm has also been peer-reviewed by Best Lawyers© as one of the Best Law Firms in America. Best Lawyers© is the definitive guide to legal excellence and has been published for nearly 40 years. Best Lawyers© are chosen based purely on peer review and cannot pay a fee to be listed. Inclusion in Best Lawyers© is therefore a special honor. In 2023, Mr. Schutz was honored as Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers©.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
31 years
31 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 30 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1995
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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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Showing 6 - 7 of 7 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Hire this attorney! He's ten steps ahead of the competition and AMAZING in court!
I recommend Mr. Schutz without any reservation whatsoever. He is the ideal divorce attorney to have ON YOUR SIDE! Mr. Schutz is a fast thinker, he's always well-prepared, appropriately confident, and knows how to present a case to get the results you're looking for! Hire this attorney without giving ...
Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2015 | Family
Impeccable lawyer with an outstanding staff
I can not begin to express the gratitude and appreciation I have for Mr.Schutz. His knowledge and expertise was always on point which made my whole legal process go smoothly. His calm and confident demeanor put me at ease. Mr. Schutz and his staff where in constant contact with me throughout my lega...
John Francis Schutz's Lawyer Endorsements
"Working with and against John Schutz is an experience! He is the consummate professional and fierce advocate at the same time."
"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."
"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
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 CourtMaster
2009 - Present
International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (U.S. chapter)Fellow
2008 - Present
American Academy of Matrimonial LawyersFellow
Lifetime Member
Nationally Board Certified in Family Law Litigation
Collaborative Divorce Practitioner
Education
1995
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
1991
Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers