Joseph L. (Joe) Schultz joined the firm in 1994. He received his under-graduate degree from Stanford University, where he played freshman basketball and varsity baseball. He received his law degree from the University of California Hastings College of the Law and was admitted to the California Bar in 1972.

After beginning a practice in San Francisco, Mr. Schultz returned to his home town of Vallejo where he joined the firm of Mossman and Ioakimedes in 1975. He became a partner in the firm of Mossman, Ioakimedes and Schultz in 1978. In 1981 Mr. Schultz established his own firm as a sole practitioner in general practice before forming Leland, Schultz & Morrissey.

Mr. Schultz's practice emphasizes estate planning and litigation, which complement the firm's real estate and business practices.

Mr. Schultz has been active in a variety of service, fraternal and civic activities. He completed the 1995-1996 Leadership Chico program. He lives in Magalia with his wife, Diane.