Susan’s Philosophy 

Every Family Matter is Unique

Pursuing a divorce or separation may be the most difficult choice you have ever made or had made for you.  It is important to have an advocate who is a good fit for you and your situation.  I will take the time to understand you and the unique needs of your family, tailoring my approach to fit your family dynamic.

First, Do No Harm

The situation is difficult enough without having the lawyers making it worse.  You were a family and, if you have young children, you will still have to operate like a family after the divorce or separation. My job is to make things better for you and your family by finding a resolution for your problems, not creating or aggravating them.

Treat Every Client as My Only Client

During this trying time, you need an advocate who knows you and the circumstances of your case and who will promptly answer your questions and assuage your concerns.  When you contact me, you can expect a response the same day and counsel that is based upon my sound knowledge of your circumstances.

Experience

2012 to present          Schultz Family Law, LLC, Owner

2006 to 2012               Givertz, Scheffee & Lavoie, PA, Partner

1997 to 2006               Mittel Asen, LLC, Partner

1993 to 1997                Susan M. Schultz, Attorney at Law, Sole Proprietor

1987-1993                    KPMG Peat Marwick

Certified Public Accountant, Tax Specialist

Director of Policy, Kuwait project, 1/92-7/92

Education

University of Maine School of Law, J.D. 1989

University of Southern Maine, BS 1986, magna cum laude

Memberships

Maine, Massachusetts, and Federal Bars

Cumberland Bar Association

Maine State Bar Association

American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators, Founding Member

Former Chair of the Maine State Bar Association, Family Law Section

Former Trustee of University of Maine School of Law Board of Alumni

President, 2008-2009

Vice President and Chair of the Annual Fund, 2007-2008

Former Trustee, Youth Alternatives (now Opportunity Alliance), 2000-2008

Portland Business Network, Co-Founder and Former President

Business Networking International, Former Chapter President