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©.
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Acquired: 1995
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11211 Prosperity Farms Rd., #C208, Palm Beach Gardens, FL, 33410
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Posted by Paulo | October 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Family
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...
Posted by Lisa | July 16, 2015
Compassionate and Understanding
During a very difficult time in our lives, John explained the process, held my hand, but gave me no nonsense advice. He was compassionate and understanding and very available no matter when I needed him. Thank you John!!!!
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...
"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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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
2004 - Present
Partner, John F. Schutz, P.L.
1997 - 2004
Partner, Manoff & Schutz, PA
1995 - 1996
Associate, Martin L. Haines, Chartered
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
1995
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor
1991
Bachelor of Science
English
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