About Eric

Eric Schutzbank is a lawyer primarily based in North Andover, Massachusetts, specializing in household regulation, felony defense, and facilitated negotiation. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1992 and subsequently obtained his Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School in 1995. Admitted to the Massachusetts Bar within the identical yr, Schutzbank has devoted over 30 years to the legal career, building a reputation for excellence and integrity. As the managing member of Berid & Schutzbank, LLC, positioned at 800 Turnpike Street, Suite 304, North Andover, MA 01845, Schutzbank offers many legal services. His expertise encompasses family regulation matters such as divorce, parental custody, financial child support, and guardianship.

Additionally, he's educated in mediation and collaborative law, which lets in him to assist clients in resolving disputes amicably—an increasingly valuable skill in today’s legal field. His strategy emphasizes locating answers that work for all parties concerned, reducing the emotional and monetary toll of litigation. In addition to his Massachusetts practice, Schutzbank is likewise admitted to the New Hampshire Bar, where he focuses exclusively on domestic relations instances. His twin admission lets in him to serve clients across state lines, providing complete legal support in household regulation things. Schutzbank has been recognized by top-rated attorneys list from 2020 to the gift, proof of his commitment to excellence in his area.

He used to be additionally honored as a Rising Star in 2010, highlighting his early contributions to the legal network. Active in numerous expert organizations, Schutzbank is a member of the Massachusetts Bar Association, New Hampshire Bar Association, Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation, and the New Hampshire Collaborative Law Council. His management skills are evident from his tenure as the beyond president of the Greater Lowell Bar Association. Furthermore, he has been appointed as a Guardian Ad Litem in complicated custody and parenting plan matters in each the Middlesex and Essex Probate & Family Courts, demonstrating his talent in touchy household law issues. Beyond his legal practice, Schutzbank is deeply committed to community service.

He co-coaches the North Andover High School Mock Trial team, fostering the subsequent era of legal minds. Additionally, he serves on the board of governors of Temple Emanuel in Andover, Massachusetts. His commitment to pro bono work was recognized in 2009 when he acquired the Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year award from Merrimack Valley Legal Services. For legal help in family law, criminal defense, or mediation, Eric Schutzbank can be contacted at (978) 655-4282 or through e-mail at eschutzbank@berid-schutzbank.com.

Education

Suffolk University Law School

1995

Ohio Wesleyan University

B.A.

1992

Accepted Jurisdictions

Massachusetts

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts U.S. District Court
New Hampshire Supreme Court State Supreme Court

Types of Cases Handled

Family Law Criminal Defense Mediation

Legal Services Scope

Divorce Custody Child Support Guardianship Criminal Defense Mediation Collaborative Law

Professional Associations

Greater Lawrence Bar Association

has membership 2014 - Current

New Hampshire Collaborative Law Council

has membership 2010 - Current

Massachusetts Council on Family Mediation

has membership 2007 - Current

Massachusetts Bar Association

has membership 1996 - Current

New Hampshire Bar Association

has membership 1996 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 800 Turnpike Avenue Suite 304 North Andover MA 01845

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