Kurt E. Schnelz

True personal attention combined with solid legal representation has been the hallmark of Kurt Schnelz’s law practice since 1985. Kurt is involved in every aspect of a client’s representation, from the initial meeting until the case is fully resolved. Kurt’s dedication to providing personal service means that he works with his clients to develop realistic goals backed by expert legal advice. He focuses on moving a case forward timely and effectively, while ensuring his client’s rights and concerns are protected through strong solid legal advocacy. Kurt is highly respected by both judges and fellow attorneys for his professionalism and his knowledge and skill in representing clients’ interests. He is recognized as a leading trial attorney in the field of domestic relations law throughout Michigan and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and Past President of the Michigan Chapter. Kurt’s focus on personal involvement, in every part of a case, means that he provides skilled legal representation that is tailored to the needs of each individual client. Kurt has dedicated his practice to ensuring that each person he represents is protected through expert legal representation, compassion, sound advice, and hard work. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Kurt E. Schnelz included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Certificate of Merit, The University of Strasbourg; Strasbourg, France Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Past President, Michigan Chapter) Best Lawyers in America Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers, Family Law The Best Lawyers in Metro Detroit (Family Law), by Detroit Business State Bar of Michigan- Robert P. Hudson Award, 2013 - Present Super Lawyers, 2012 - Present Oakland County Bar Association- Civility Award, 2019 - Present Other Sources of Feedback About Kurt E. Schnelz Included on the 2026Michigan Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2024 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2023 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2022 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2021 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2020 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2019 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2018 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2017 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2016 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2015 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2014 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2013 Michigan Super Lawyers list 2012 Michigan Super Lawyers list

• Principal Shareholder
• Languages
• English (Primary)

• AAML Advanced Seminar, AAML, 2004 - 2020
• Institute for Continuing Legal Education- ICLE, ICLE, 2000 - 2020

• Lakeshore Legal Aid, 1995 - 2020

• Michigan, 1985
• U.S. Supreme Court
• U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit
• U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
• U.S. District Court Western District of Michigan

• State Bar of Michigan, 2001 - 2010 (Board of Commissioners, Member)
• Oakland County Bar Association, 2009 - 2010 (Member, Past President)
• State Bar of Michigan (Judicial Qualifications Committee Member)
• Attorney Discipline Board (Member)
• State Bar of Michigan Character & Fitness (Member)
• Institute for Continuing Legal Education (Presenter)
• State Bar of Michigan – Family Law Section (Presenter)
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers – Advanced Level Continuing Legal Education (Lecturer)
• American Bar Association (Member)
• Michigan Interprofessional Association on Divorce, Marriage and the Family (MIPA) (Past Trustee)
• Statewide Mediator and Arbitrator
• State Bar of Michigan, 1993 - 2020 (Commissioner)
• American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers- AAML, 2016 - 2017 (Past President)
• American College of Family Trial Lawyers (Diplomat)
• International Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (Fellow)
• Fraternities and Sororities
• Delta Gamma Tau
• Phi Alpha Theta