About
Kathleen S. Schultz is a respected partner at Smith & Schultz, PLC, where she has served clients throughout Michigan for over four decades. Since joining the firm in 1978, Ms. Schultz has built a reputation for providing thoughtful, practical legal solutions in a wide range of matters. She represents individuals, families, and local businesses in cases involving personal injury, family law, probate, real estate, workers’ compensation, business law, and civil litigation. She is especially known for her guidance in adoption cases and social security disability matters.
Ms. Schultz earned her B.A. in Education from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She went on to complete her J.D. at Michigan State University College of Law (formerly Detroit College of Law) in 1978. Her strong educational foundation has supported her long and successful legal career.
Ms. Schultz is admitted to practice in all Michigan state courts, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and the U.S. Court of Claims. In addition to her private practice, she provides legal counsel to a local school district and serves her community through volunteer work with non-profit organizations and veteran support programs. She has been active in the State Bar of Michigan for decades and continues to contribute as a long-time member of the Character and Fitness Committee and Social Security Law Section.
Throughout her career, Kathleen S. Schultz has earned recognition in Marquis Who’s Who in America, Who’s Who in American Law, and other national publications. Clients appreciate her caring approach, thorough preparation, and dedication to achieving fair results. Whether handling an adoption, a real estate transaction, or a complex probate matter, Ms. Schultz remains a trusted advocate for those seeking sound legal guidance and steady support.
Law Office Affiliations
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Partner, Smith & Schultz, PLC
- Member, State Bar of Michigan
- Member, U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan
- Member, Character and Fitness Committee
- Member, Social Security Law Section
- Member, Macomb County Bar Association
- Member, Macomb County Circuit Court Case Evaluator
- Member, Eastpointe Rotary Club
Licensed State
- Michigan
Education
- Michigan State University College of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - University of Michigan
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Awards & Badges




- Adoption
- Alimony
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Divorce And Separation
- Car Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Slip & Fall Accidents
- Trucking Accidents
- Commercial Real Estate
- Landlord Or Tenant
- Residential Real Estate
- Probate
- Trusts
- Wills And Living Wills
- Workers Compensation




