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Adam Noel Schanz

Manhattan Beach, CA

Licensed for 15 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Divorce and Family

Language

English

About

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.   

Practices Areas

Child custody

Child support

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

Schanz Law Corporation1500 Rosecrans AvenueSuite 500Manhattan Beach, CA, 90266

Office: (855) 463-1522

Website: N/A

Reviews

Dustin
May 1, 2017

Adam Schanz was my custody lawyer who helped me get custody back of my 2 1/2 year old baby girl. He is professional, knowledgeable and timely with his emails/ texts as well as with all appearances he made with me in court (we went four times within 5 months!). Adam was the friend in my corner when things seemed lost. He was always a text away and i really appreciated that when situations became difficult. Adam has a calm composure at the court house and gave me a real sense of confidence every time we went to court. He fought hard for me to make sure that my daughter was going to have the ability to have a great and loving relationship with her father, without the controlling nature of her mother. I couldn't be more excited to have my little girl home with me this coming weekend for the first time in almost a year. Thanks again Adam, this freedom is more than I have ever had as a father and i can't wait to see what life brings my daughter and I.

anonymous
April 17, 2016

Attorney Schanz was my divorce attorney, entering my dissolution case near the culmination of a 3 year court proceeding against my ex-husband, a judge. This was a very bitter and contemptuous case involving a marriage of 41 years.. Intense preparation was necessary to "catch up legally" and emotional stability and support were needed. Attorney Adam Schanz was very capable in all of the above challenges. Specifically: He traveled a great distance from Los Angeles to Orange County Courthouse and was always punctual and on time, looking very professionally dressed and willing to converse with me regarding any questions I had. He made me feel like I had to "friend who was on my side" after two previous attorneys who did not. I read some of his letters to the presiding Judge, and he was right on target with my main concerns and his writing was very eloquent and got right to the point legally. The one specific incident I will always remember is when Attorney Schanz volunteered to come to my home during a most heated property division and besides keeping a cool manner and being composed with chaos all around, he stopped the clock and stayed extra time without billing me, until the division had finished. This was beyond what was expected. He then called me the next day to see how I was doing. That was a very kind moment for me. I would highly recommend Attorney Schanz to anyone seeking a very qualified divorce attorney.

Steve
November 17, 2021

I retained Mr. Schanz to represent me during my divorce. He was there to help, explain and support me thru this difficult time. His knowledge and expertise helped me obtain a fair and quick settlement. I would highly recommend Mr. Schanz.

Roni
April 12, 2020

We are so grateful that Adam Schanz was our attorney. He helped us navigate the confusing and emotional journey for me to legally adopt my son. I really appreciated his prompt and effective communication of any issue and the resolution. I understood the process clearly and what I needed to do in order to adopt. Adam sent over all of the paperwork with explicit instructions that made this process very easy and efficient. Adam is extremely knowledgeable, thoughtful, and most importantly, he was always very generous with his time. My wife, son, and I did not have to go to court to finalize the adoption - Adam went and took care of everything on our behalf. Thank you Adam!

Judi
March 15, 2020

Adam got me through one of life's most stressful times - divorce. I felt he was always there for me. He got back to me almost instantly with the answer to my "crisis" question of the moment. Equally as important, Adam knew the need for understanding and compassion during this time.

Jen
March 14, 2020

I contacted Adam for a child custody case. Adam was easy to work with, quick, thorough, and understood my budget. He was available anytime I needed something - whether in person, over the phone, or via email. My kids are now happy with their situation & that is because of Adam's hard work.

anonymous
October 3, 2019

I am very grateful for Adam’s help, and I would highly recommend his services to all. It is a very stressful to be in a situation that requires legal representation. However, if you find yourself in such a spot, Adam is the advocate to guide you. It makes all the difference to have an expert like Adam on your side as he was able to accomplish what I could not do on my own. Adam stepped in the night before my hearing and handled an unusual and very stressful matter for me, with great skill and compassion. His brilliant knowledge and composed professionalism achieved a positive resolution to the case. I enthusiastically give Adam a five stars rating. He was a superstar at my hearing. He helped me through a very difficult time while stepping in at the last minute, advocating for the best possible outcome. All the while having empathy for the stress I was going through. I would recommend Adam to friends, family and colleagues. You will not find a better advocate!

anonymous
June 9, 2019

Due to a looming deadline within weeks, I needed an attorney for a prenuptial agreement. I had heard about Adam through a friend. I had also contacted two other attorneys, neither of whom were as quick to respond. Adam reached out to me within 1 hour. We discussed my case and within days the agreement was more or less done. All the paperwork, mailings, and communication with my (now) husband's attorney was done within 1-2 weeks. During that time, he was incredibly responsive, returning my emails/calls several times daily. Communicating with him was easy and efficient. Since then he referred me to another attorney for a unrelated matter, and despite the fact that I wasn't using his services, was impressed that he was just as responsive as if he had been my own attorney. I would recommend him.

Angelina
June 5, 2019

Consulted Adam for a Joinder and felt confident and comfortable her would represent us properly so we hired him the same day. He worked great with my sons divorce attorney on the Joinder and I had a great outcome. Adam was very patient when he explained the process and what to expect. He was so patient listening to my frustrations. This was my first time having to deal with a Joinder or being brought in to court in general and he made me feel very comfortable with his skills. I strongly recommend Adam, he is professional and was a pleasure to work with.

Reid
April 30, 2019

I had a family law issue that was unusual, and I contacted quite a few family law and elder law attorneys who I'd found online with quotes or articles about the issue central to my case. The bottom line was that none of them wanted to take it on, as it was not something they'd actually litigated before. Finally, an attorney I called, who had extremely impressive credentials, told me that while she wouldn't take my case, she knew an attorney she thought might be interested. She referred me to Adam Schanz, and after speaking with him on the phone, we met and spent about an hour discussing my case. Although Adam told me he'd never litigated this particular issue before, he demonstrated a sound understanding of the various arguments and aspects of the case, and said he was eager to represent our side, as he strongly believed we were in the right. The case was argued before two judges, and lasted several months. Adam was unfailingly diligent and caring, and remained supportive and optimistic even when things didn't go exactly as we'd have wished. He argued our case with passion and vigor, both in written filings and in the courtroom. He was well prepared, and articulate, and able to think on his feet. He seemed well liked by both judges and was very comfortable in the courtroom. The final result of our case was better than our most hopeful expectations. A total and complete victory, and vindication of our long held contentions regarding the law. Adam never wavered in his belief that this was the outcome we would achieve, and we were very grateful for his services. I do not hesitate to recommend Adam as a family law attorney. We consider ourselves lucky to have found him.

Dustin
May 1, 2017

Adam Schanz was my custody lawyer who helped me get custody back of my 2 1/2 year old baby girl. He is professional, knowledgeable and timely with his emails/ texts as well as with all appearances he made with me in court (we went four times within 5 months!). Adam was the friend in my corner when things seemed lost. He was always a text away and i really appreciated that when situations became difficult. Adam has a calm composure at the court house and gave me a real sense of confidence every time we went to court. He fought hard for me to make sure that my daughter was going to have the ability to have a great and loving relationship with her father, without the controlling nature of her mother. I couldn't be more excited to have my little girl home with me this coming weekend for the first time in almost a year. Thanks again Adam, this freedom is more than I have ever had as a father and i can't wait to see what life brings my daughter and I.

anonymous
April 17, 2016

Attorney Schanz was my divorce attorney, entering my dissolution case near the culmination of a 3 year court proceeding against my ex-husband, a judge. This was a very bitter and contemptuous case involving a marriage of 41 years.. Intense preparation was necessary to "catch up legally" and emotional stability and support were needed. Attorney Adam Schanz was very capable in all of the above challenges. Specifically: He traveled a great distance from Los Angeles to Orange County Courthouse and was always punctual and on time, looking very professionally dressed and willing to converse with me regarding any questions I had. He made me feel like I had to "friend who was on my side" after two previous attorneys who did not. I read some of his letters to the presiding Judge, and he was right on target with my main concerns and his writing was very eloquent and got right to the point legally. The one specific incident I will always remember is when Attorney Schanz volunteered to come to my home during a most heated property division and besides keeping a cool manner and being composed with chaos all around, he stopped the clock and stayed extra time without billing me, until the division had finished. This was beyond what was expected. He then called me the next day to see how I was doing. That was a very kind moment for me. I would highly recommend Attorney Schanz to anyone seeking a very qualified divorce attorney.

Steve
November 17, 2021

I retained Mr. Schanz to represent me during my divorce. He was there to help, explain and support me thru this difficult time. His knowledge and expertise helped me obtain a fair and quick settlement. I would highly recommend Mr. Schanz.

Roni
April 12, 2020

We are so grateful that Adam Schanz was our attorney. He helped us navigate the confusing and emotional journey for me to legally adopt my son. I really appreciated his prompt and effective communication of any issue and the resolution. I understood the process clearly and what I needed to do in order to adopt. Adam sent over all of the paperwork with explicit instructions that made this process very easy and efficient. Adam is extremely knowledgeable, thoughtful, and most importantly, he was always very generous with his time. My wife, son, and I did not have to go to court to finalize the adoption - Adam went and took care of everything on our behalf. Thank you Adam!

Judi
March 15, 2020

Adam got me through one of life's most stressful times - divorce. I felt he was always there for me. He got back to me almost instantly with the answer to my "crisis" question of the moment. Equally as important, Adam knew the need for understanding and compassion during this time.

Jen
March 14, 2020

I contacted Adam for a child custody case. Adam was easy to work with, quick, thorough, and understood my budget. He was available anytime I needed something - whether in person, over the phone, or via email. My kids are now happy with their situation & that is because of Adam's hard work.

anonymous
October 3, 2019

I am very grateful for Adam’s help, and I would highly recommend his services to all. It is a very stressful to be in a situation that requires legal representation. However, if you find yourself in such a spot, Adam is the advocate to guide you. It makes all the difference to have an expert like Adam on your side as he was able to accomplish what I could not do on my own. Adam stepped in the night before my hearing and handled an unusual and very stressful matter for me, with great skill and compassion. His brilliant knowledge and composed professionalism achieved a positive resolution to the case. I enthusiastically give Adam a five stars rating. He was a superstar at my hearing. He helped me through a very difficult time while stepping in at the last minute, advocating for the best possible outcome. All the while having empathy for the stress I was going through. I would recommend Adam to friends, family and colleagues. You will not find a better advocate!

anonymous
June 9, 2019

Due to a looming deadline within weeks, I needed an attorney for a prenuptial agreement. I had heard about Adam through a friend. I had also contacted two other attorneys, neither of whom were as quick to respond. Adam reached out to me within 1 hour. We discussed my case and within days the agreement was more or less done. All the paperwork, mailings, and communication with my (now) husband's attorney was done within 1-2 weeks. During that time, he was incredibly responsive, returning my emails/calls several times daily. Communicating with him was easy and efficient. Since then he referred me to another attorney for a unrelated matter, and despite the fact that I wasn't using his services, was impressed that he was just as responsive as if he had been my own attorney. I would recommend him.

Angelina
June 5, 2019

Consulted Adam for a Joinder and felt confident and comfortable her would represent us properly so we hired him the same day. He worked great with my sons divorce attorney on the Joinder and I had a great outcome. Adam was very patient when he explained the process and what to expect. He was so patient listening to my frustrations. This was my first time having to deal with a Joinder or being brought in to court in general and he made me feel very comfortable with his skills. I strongly recommend Adam, he is professional and was a pleasure to work with.

Reid
April 30, 2019

I had a family law issue that was unusual, and I contacted quite a few family law and elder law attorneys who I'd found online with quotes or articles about the issue central to my case. The bottom line was that none of them wanted to take it on, as it was not something they'd actually litigated before. Finally, an attorney I called, who had extremely impressive credentials, told me that while she wouldn't take my case, she knew an attorney she thought might be interested. She referred me to Adam Schanz, and after speaking with him on the phone, we met and spent about an hour discussing my case. Although Adam told me he'd never litigated this particular issue before, he demonstrated a sound understanding of the various arguments and aspects of the case, and said he was eager to represent our side, as he strongly believed we were in the right. The case was argued before two judges, and lasted several months. Adam was unfailingly diligent and caring, and remained supportive and optimistic even when things didn't go exactly as we'd have wished. He argued our case with passion and vigor, both in written filings and in the courtroom. He was well prepared, and articulate, and able to think on his feet. He seemed well liked by both judges and was very comfortable in the courtroom. The final result of our case was better than our most hopeful expectations. A total and complete victory, and vindication of our long held contentions regarding the law. Adam never wavered in his belief that this was the outcome we would achieve, and we were very grateful for his services. I do not hesitate to recommend Adam as a family law attorney. We consider ourselves lucky to have found him.