Rhonda R. Werner Schultz

Rhonda R. Werner Schultz

4.4
Rating: 8.0

Licensed for 29 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Wausau, WI
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Estate Planning, Bankruptcy & Debt ... +2 more

210 Grand Avenue, Suite A, Wausau, WI

About Rhonda

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 60%

I provide quality service and reliable advice when you need it most for contested or uncontested divorces, child custody disputes, complex property division, alimony/spousal support, attorney's fees

60%
Estate Planning 20%

Everyone should have a will, durable power of attorney, and healthcare power of attorney as part of their estate plan. You may need a trust or other tools to smoothly distribute your assets after your death. I can help you determine what you need.

20%
Bankruptcy and Debt 10%

If you need answers about whether bankruptcy is your best option, I can help.

10%
Adoption 5%

I provide private adoption services for independent, relative and stepparent adoptions. I also provide negotiation services and preparation of Surrogacy and Egg Donor Contracts.

5%
Family 5%

If you need help with a paternity, custody, child guardianship, or surrogacy case, I have the experience and skills to assist you through the process.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-300 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 24 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2001

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Wisconsin for 29 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 1996

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Attorney Rhonda R. Werner Schultz, LLC

210 Grand Avenue, Suite A, Wausau, WI, 54403

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Rhonda R. Werner Schultz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

21 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by anonymous | April 23, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Not recommended if your a father

Rhonda did little as possible for my custody battle for my son , refused to address any police reports filed on the other party when given this law office video proof, she helped hide me from knowing my son was already baptized, chose not to fight for my rights to my son , sent interrogatories ...without me being able to see prior, which other party refused to answer and hurt me and my son from having a quality life and placement, also refused to discuss billing issues, abused my retainer and extra to benefit the other party , beyond heartbreaking

Rhonda Schultz

Replied last April 26, 2022

I am saddened to hear this criticism. Due to attorney client confidentiality rules I cannot comment regarding any specific case. I can say that as a general rule I fight hard for my clients in every case. I communicate options to my clients about prospective outcomes in court and how to proceed with their case. I involve my clients in the process so that they have an active say in how things are progressing. People often do not understand the rules of evidence or the court process, but I do. Even if I explain that process some people do not want to follow my advice or do not understand despite my best efforts to inform. That is their choice, but there are consequences for that. The evidence rules are complicated and often times are not common sense rules and instead rules that serve the legal process, so they may appear unfair but this is the system within which we must work. I always have a retainer agreement with clients that spells out what they will be charged for. My staff and I often remind people to consolidate their questions and concerns to avoid being charged for too much time spent on their case. Sometimes this cannot be avoided depending on the issues. My fees are directly related to the amount of time I spend working on each case. Some are more expensive due to more needs or demands of a client. My staff and I are always willing to help people understand my invoices and the billing process - I have yet to find a legal billing system that is not complicated to understand. Nevertheless, we spend a great deal of time explaining to clients why certain items are billed as shown on their invoice. I cannot guarantee any specific outcome on any case and sometimes things do not go the way the client wants or as I want, but I am there every step of the way. I do not hide information from my clients and share all communications between opposing counsel, the Court and witnesses with my clients so they are fully informed.

Posted by Kandise | September 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Highly recommended! Kind, fair and honest

Rhonda and her staff were hands down amazing from the first time I called the office earlier this year. I was very nervous, scared and anxious about the court custody process. Jen was wonderful at making me feel like I was doing the right thing and everyone was very knowledgeable and always informed ...me every step of the way. Rhonda specializes in domestic violence custody cases and it shows. She is wonderful!

Posted by Amanda | June 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Quick, Efficient, Effective!!

I had been trying for almost two years to get a custody order for my daughter, but there was always something in the way preventing any progress. I hired Ms. Werner. We went to court, and again, they tried to delay and reschedule, but Ms. Werner wouldn't let that happen. Everything that needed to ...be accomplished was done in that one court hearing. Efficient, to the point....Very Very Pleased!!

Posted by Kim | January 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Easy to work with. Very knowledgeable.

I have worked with Rhonda on and off for over 5 years. Working with Rhonda and her office has been great. Her knowledge and advice helped prepare me to get through my custody battles with great results. She also helped me get money that was owed to me. Highly recommended!!

Posted by Matthew | September 26, 2018 | Child Custody

There are better attorney's for your money that you will pay for her.

Rhonda completely dropped the ball in my case. What should have been a "slam dunk" for ANY attorney turned into a nightmare and has only cost me a lot of money and even more time. I was referred to her through family recommendations which I regret. I had to fire her after my last court hearing becaus...e she was fumbling over the evidence pertaining to the custody of my son which I now lost. She allowed my mother to take the stand and made her look like a fool. The first words out of her mouth when we walked out of branch 1 after court was "now I'm tripling retainer and my fees" under the assumption, that the mother of my child would have to pay for them eventually, which was not the case what so ever! Would not recommend to anyone for family law!

Rhonda Schultz

Replied last September 26, 2018

I make every effort to work with client's and get the best outcome possible. I play one role in the larger Court system and cannot guarantee any outcome. I am there for my client's no matter what the outcome and offer options to respond, even when the outcome is not what you want.

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Karen Mentor

Family lawyer | Nov 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Rhonda since about 2005 and she is one of the best family law attorneys I have encountered. I always call Rhonda when I have family law questions that come up in my own practice. She is knowledgeable, thorough and very conscientious. I would not hesitate to recommend Rhonda to anyone seeking family law representation. She's one of the best!"

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Joseph Gufford

Family lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Thorough and agressive but always polite and well mannered. A pleasure to work with."

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Experience

Rating:  8.0 (Excellent)

Associations

2009 - Present

Martin County Bar Association

Bankruptcy Committee

2005 - Present

Preferred Professionals of Martin County

Member

2002 - Present

Martin County Bar Association, Family Law Committee

Former Chair

2001 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

1996 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1996 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

2008 - 2009

Rotary Club of Stuart-Sunrise

President

Education

N/A

Hamline University School of Law

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