Reviews

Laura Schantz was everything I could have hoped for: experienced, honest, kind, forthcoming and fair. She wasn't out to destroy the other party, she was interested in fairness and the wellbeing of our children. She listened carefully to understand the situation and my needs. She gave me realistic expectations about outcome and timeline. She was straightforward with me when she thought I it would be more productive to give in on an issue and she was firm with the other side when she needed to be. She was quick and precise in her responses to my questions...I never had to wait to hear from her. She checked in with me a couple of times after the rather ugly divorce and has helped me with small issues related to custody and parenting. Although we were up against an expensive, aggressive lawyer, I feel like she took control of the situation with by being unflappable and reasonable. The support staff were also excellent, kind and timely in their response. Laura's colleagues, when she was on vacation, covered for her efficiently and effectively. Laura Schantz's work is one of the few things that make me look back on a terrible period in may life with a sense of faith in humanity. With Laura I felt it was possible for decency to prevail. I have complete trust in Laura and her firm.

Annalise Lang and her team felt like my team! Their counsel and representation provided throughout the divorce process was excellent and competent. Their experience and guidance was a comfort and made the process manageable. Annalise is prepared, respectful, candid, aggressive and extremely supportive which ultimately resulted in a case that was resolved without trial. I highly recommend Annalise, her team and this firm.

Laura Schantz and her team were fantastic to work with. I appreciate that they offered a flat rate service to address my simple divorce. Everyone was helpful, prompt, thorough and personable. I felt like they took the time to understand my situation, helped get me oriented around the whole divorce process (and options) and and that I was more than just a paycheck. I also really appreciated that Laura called me after my case was closed to find out if I had any questions and gave me some good advice for the future. Highly recommend this firm.

Chris and the team were amazing to work with. Everyone was responsive, friendly and understanding. Thanks!

I hired Laura to help with a difficult divorce matter. I could not be more pleased that she took the case and resolved everything without going to trial. I recommend Laura. Lynn

Annalise and her team were very considerate and kind in their partnership. I always received timely responses and felt like my case was a priority. Thanks so much for helping me during this time!

Last year I needed help with a divorce. I saw Laura Schantz, she was kind, helpful and professional. She helped me get thru a vary difficult situation with a minimum of stress and in a timely manor. I highly recommend her.

When my ex-husband, who can be charmingly nefarious, abruptly stopped paying spousal support my trust attorney referred me to Laura Schantz. It was fairly easy to schedule with Laura over several months. My concerns/questions were legal, financial and, of course, personal. Laura offered me solid, non-judgemental advice and helped me to make decisions that were agreeable on all counts. The front desk staff, Kaylee Ogle, was always personable, helpful and smiling. I was most satisfied with my experience.

In the fall of 2018 I visited with Laura Schantz on the advise of another attorney concerning my marital status. I found her to be professional, compassionate, knowledgeable and non-judgmental.. Her counsel gave me the strength to continue to try and save my marriage and the knowledge I needed to end it if that was my decision. When I returned to Schantz Lang P.C to end my marriage in the fall of 2019, I was again dealt with professionally, compassionately, knowledgeably and without judgement. Every person I encountered was professional, kind and efficient. If you have to go through a divorce, I believe you will not be disappointed if you choose Schantz Lang P.C.

I am writing this review in hopes that it saves someone else the painful experience I had with this firm. Lawyers are hired to consult and advocate on one's behalf. Chris Fanning did very little to consult me, to explain the process, prepare me for what to expect at the most crucial time of my divorce process, the settlement hearing. He was even scolded by the judge for this during the hearing. Chris also did very little to advocate for my benefit. 'Non-confrontational' would be the best way to describe Chris and take it from me, that is not a good quality to have in a divorce lawyer. During that hearing, Chris advised me to agree to a 6-month window of 'Reunification Therapy' with my daughter in order to get more parenting time down the road. I agreed to it as Chris had advised me to do so. It wasn't until later I found out that there are only 3 or 4 therapists in the Portland area that actually have this qualification, and they all start with a retainer of $4,000. I also found out that my situation doesn't actually qualify for this specific type of therapy. Chris had all my bank statements for the past few years and know that I am living paycheck to paycheck and that I had to borrow money from family to hire the law firm in the first place. I called and explained this to Laura and though she did apologize and agree that she would have handled the whole situation differently she refused to give me any of the money that I had paid them over the year, even though I now have to pay $4,000 for therapy I didn't qualify for in the first place. This law firm put me in a much worse situation than I should be now. After looking back on this whole terrible experience I realized that if you don't have a bunch of money at stake, Schantz Family law just wants to quickly close your case and move on. Then if you complain they'll tell you 'it could have been worse'. TLDR: Schantz Family Law does not care about their clients.

This case should have been a simple one. Yet my case dragged on for two years almost, not by any fault of my attorney. Update: my attorney is still working hard to ensure my ex sells our jointly purchased vehicle. Annalise is extremely dedicated and hard working. I know my ex is difficult to work with and often uncooperative. I know that eventually this matter will get resolved.

As I searched for an attorney and firm to represent me in my recent divorce, I was referred to Schantz Lang and was immediately impressed by Annalise Lang. In our initial consultation, in which I intended only to get a bit of advice about how to proceed through mediation (my preferred course), I felt so confident with the "fair yet firm" approach that Annalise offered that I was ready to have her handle everything right then and there. While my former spouse and I were not yet on a legal path towards divorce - and were not committed to separate legal representation - as soon as it became clear that I would need my own counsel, I did not hesitate to retain Annalise. As we worked through a variety of difficult issues (aren't they all?), she was a fair and firm advocate for my interests, but always kept her eye on the ultimate goal of making sure the children were properly considered and cared for. Later in the process, as circumstances led to a quickening of the pace, Annalise fully understood the need to expedite matters and moved swiftly to respond to multiple communications from both myself and opposing counsel. I am confident that her incredibly fast turnaround on a great many issues was a key in helping resolve matters quickly and fairly, and at a very reasonable cost. At the end of all of this, while I hope to never need such services again, I would not hesitate to retain Schantz Lang, and Annalise Lang specifically, to represent me. She and her firm have earned my highest regard and recommendation. Sincerely, Jim