Attorney Adam N. Schanz earned his Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, with Honors, from University of California, Santa Barbara. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine School of Law in 2006. During law school, Mr. Schanz clerked for the Honorable Robert P. Applegate in the Los Angeles Superior Court, Family Law Division.
Since admission to the California bar in 2006, Mr. Schanz has worked solely in the private practice of Family Law where he has built an exemplary reputation for integrity, professionalism, and dedication to his work. He has represented hundreds of clients including many professionals, celebrities, and high net worth individuals. He possesses a vast amount of experience successfully handling hundreds of complex litigation matters and virtually every aspect of family law matters.
Mr. Schanz provides legal counsel and representation in connection with these Family Law matters:
• Dissolution of Marriage and Division of Assets and Debts;
• Paternity;
• Child Custody and Visitation;
• Child Support
• Move-away and Relocation;
• Alimony/Spousal Support;
• Prenuptial Agreements;
• Post-Dissolution Modification Proceedings;
• Contempt Proceedings; and
• Requests for Attorney's Fees and Costs.
It is Mr. Schanz's unwavering goal to meet and exceed his clients' expectations. He always strives to accomplish his clients' goals in a manner that is efficient and cost-effective. He informs his clients every step of the way, he makes himself available to discuss their matters, and as a result he has many satisifed clients.
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1230 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 300, Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266
9701 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1000, Beverly Hills, CA, 90212
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Posted by anonymous | November 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Excellence all around!
Adam Schantz represented me in my divorce and I would highly recommend him. He responded quickly and thoughtfully to all questions and helped me reach a timely and fair settlement. He always made me feel like my case was important and responded to all of my concerns big and small. The process can be ...
Posted by anonymous | November 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Adam helped us get our kids back
We hired Adam to help my wife and I get our kids back from DCF. He always responded back to our emails, thought of different outcomes for our case, and stayed through it till the end. I don't think we would of won our case without him. We are very thankful and would highly recommend him to anyone.
Posted by Craig | October 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Adam did a fantastic job with a difficult situation.
Adam is a very capable and conscientious lawyer with a wonderful ability to cut to the chase and get to the issues that are most important. I have been in court with my ex-wife for 7 years with three different lawyers and Adam has provided me by far with the best advice, best actions and best results...
Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Amazing experience!
I met Adam while he was doing some pro bono work at our local courthouse. My divorce was unexpectedly being contested by my husband and I was floundering with what my course of action needed to be. Adam spent an hour with me and I immediately retained him for my counsel after our meeting. He seemed p...
Posted by Vaneta | May 03, 2016 | Divorce & Separation
Great friend and excellent attorney.
Adam helped me with my case that I was attempting to handle myself (unsuccessfully). He helped me come to a good conclusion in dissolving a 20 year marriage. I work in the legal field and know a good lawyer when I see one. After one meeting, you will know that you can trust him. I highly recommen...
"I had the pleasure of working with Adam for four years. He is a dedicated attorney and highly skilled in litigation, specifically in the area of high asset divorce, general family law and contentious custody matters. He is client focused and strives to settle cases when possible."
"I have known Adam for over ten years. He is extremely smart, trustworthy, and a great lawyer. I endorse this lawyer!"
"I strongly endorse Adam. He is smart, hard-working, and solutions-focused. He is honest, and cares a great deal about his clients. I could not more highly recommend."
"I had the pleasure of working with Adam for over five (5) years so I am very familiar with him and his work. Adam is a great guy who is dedicated to helping people and is focused, determined, and dedicated to achieving the best results for his clients. He has an excellent knowledge of the law and believes in the meticulous preparation of his cases, which is evident when you discuss his cases with him. Very highly recommended!"
"Adam is an experienced family lawyer, and I highly recommend him for any family law matters such as divorce, child custody, child support or alimony."
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2016 - Present
Attorney, Attorney at Law
2007 - 2016
Attorney, Susan E. Wiesner, A Law Corporation
2005 - 2006
Law Clerk for Judge Robert P. Applegate, The Los Angeles Superior Court
2016 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
State Bar of California, Family Law SectionMember
Court Ordered Termination of Guardianship
Entry of Restraining Order
Dismissal of Complaint for Contempt
Court Ordered Alimony
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JD - Juris Doctor
2000
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
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