With 30-plus years’ experience in Palm Beach family law, John F. Schutz is a leading authority. Since 2018, he has been recognized in Best Lawyers© in America, and his firm is honored among the nation’s Best Law Firms©. In 2023, Best Lawyers© named Schutz “Lawyer of the Year” for the West Palm Beach region.
Schutz is board certified in marital and family law by The Florida Bar and holds National Board Certification as a family trial advocate through the NBTA. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) and the International Academy of Family Lawyers (IAFL). AAML fellows are recognized by members of the judiciary and legal community for their exceptional expertise, proficiency, and ethical standards. Schutz is a former president of the AAML Florida chapter. Schutz and his dedicated team of associate attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants work together to deliver the service his clients deserve.
A sought-after lecturer in his field, Schutz regularly presents at continuing legal education seminars organized by The Florida Bar, the American Bar Association (ABA), and the Florida, New Jersey, and national chapters of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. His commitment to professional ethics is demonstrated by his past chairmanship of The Florida Bar Grievance Committee (15D), which investigates allegations of misconduct by legal professionals. Schutz also dedicates time to pro bono representation for vulnerable clients referred to him by The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and the U.S. Central Authority under the Hague Convention on International Child Abduction.
John F. Schutz P.L. Marital and Family Law
11211 Prosperity Farms Road, Suite C208
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
561-228-7100
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