Ruppert & Schaefer, P.C.

Attorneys

Paula J. Schaefer
Ruppert & Schaefer, P.C.
2910 E. 96th Street
Suite D
Indianapolis, IN 46240

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Phone:

(317) 580-9295

E-mail:

law@netdirect.net

Fax:

(317) 580-9298

Web site:

http://www.randsfamilylaw.com

Position	Areas of Practice	Litigation Percentage
Bar Admissions	Education	Honors
Published Works	Affiliations	Representative Cases

Paula J. Schaefer is a partner in the law firm of Ruppert & Schaefer P.C., where she practices almost exclusively in the area of family law. Prior to her admission to the practice of law in 1994, Ms. Schaefer was employed for nearly 7 years as a paralegal and law clerk.

She received her Juris Doctorate from the Indiana University Law School - Indianapolis and has a Bachelor of Science degree from Ball State University in Legal Administration. Her volunteer work includes participating as a judge in the Teen Court Program for juvenile offenders. Ms. Schaefer is a member of the Indianapolis, Indiana, and American Bar Associations.

Current Employment Position(s):: Partner, since 1996

Year Joined Organization:: 1996

Areas Of Practice:: 99% Family Law; 1% Wills and Estate Planning

Litigation Percentage:: 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Certifications/Specialties:: Family Law Mediation Certification, 1998

Bar Admissions:: Indiana, 1994; U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 1994

Education:: Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana, 1994; J.D.; Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana, 1991; B.S.; Major: Legal Administration; Vincennes University, Vincennes, Indiana, 1989; A.S.; Major: Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Published Works:: Survey of Indiana Family Law in 1995, Indiana Law Review, Vol. 29, No. 4, 1996; Survey of Indiana Family Law in 1996, Indiana Law Review, Vol. 30, No. 4, 1997

Representative Cases:: Hubbard v. Hubbard, 690 N.E.2d 1219 (Ind. App. 1998)

Classes/Seminars Taught:: Indiana Bar Review - Family Law, Indianapolis Bar Association, 2000 - 2007; Lecturer, How to Handle Your First Divorce, IBA Young Lawyer's Division, 2000; Lecturer, PEC Bar Review, Indiana Family Law, 1998 - 1999; Lecturer, Rainmaking Seminar, IBA Young Lawyer's Division, 1998

Honors and Awards:: Recognized as "Super Lawyer" by "Law and Politics Magazine", 2007; Dr. John Morton-Finney Excellence in Legal Education Award, 2002; President's Award from Indianapolis Bar Association, 2000

Professional Associations and Memberships:: American Bar Association, 1994 - Present; Indiana State Bar Association, 1994 - Present; Indianapolis Bar Association, 1994 - Present; American Bar Association, Family Law Section; Indiana State Bar Association, Family Law Section; Indianapolis Bar Association, Family Law Section; IBA Young Lawyer's Division; Member, Executive Committee; Southside Youth Council; Teen Court Judge; Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church; Member; Indianapolis Athletic Club; Meridian Society at the IAC; Vice-Chairman; IAC; Member, Board of Directors; Teen Court Program for Juvenile Offenders; Judge

Past Employment Positions:: Miroff, Cross, Ruppert & Klineman, Associate to Michael G. Ruppert, Of Counsel, 1993 - 1996; Price & Barker, Law Clerk, 1992 - 1993; Beasley, Gilkison, Retherford, Buckles & Clark, Paralegal and Student Clerk, 1989 - 1991; Gary D. Hohl, Attorney at Law, Paralegal, 1989

Birth Information:: January 21, 1969, Huntingburg, Indiana, United States of America

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