Ruppert & Schaefer, P.C.

Attorneys

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

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Phone:

(317) 580-9295

E-mail:

mruppert@randsfamilylaw.com

Fax:

(317) 580-9298

Web site:

http://www.randsfamilylaw.com

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

MICHAEL G. RUPPERT is the senior partner in the law firm of Ruppert & Schaefer, P.C. Since his admission to the legal profession in 1978, he has represented clients in virtually all areas of Family Law. In addition to trial and appellate court representation of his own clients, he is certified to mediate family law disputes between divorced spouses who are referred to him by courts, other lawyers and counselors.

Mr. Ruppert received his undergraduate degree from Indiana University and his Juris Doctorate from Cleveland Marshall College of Law. He has taught at and written materials for continuing legal education seminars for lawyers on topics including asset distribution in divorce, child custody and support matters, and pension and retirement benefits. Additionally, he has authored a number of articles for the Indiana University Law Review concerning the development of issues and legal author in family law. Mr. Ruppert is a member of the Executive Committee of the Indianapolis Bar Association's Family Law Section, which services as a liaison between the bar and local family law courts as well as provides information to attorneys handling family law cases. He is also a member of the American and Indiana Bar Associations.

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

Year Joined Organization:: 1996

Areas Of Practice:: Divorce; Family Law

Litigation Percentage:: 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Certifications/Specialties:: Certified Family Law Specialist

Bar Admissions:: Indiana, 1978; U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana; U.S. Court of Appeals 7th Circuit

Education:: Cleveland State University, Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland, Ohio; Honors: Editor-in-Chief, The Gavel; National Institute of Trial Advocacy, Midwest Regional Institute, 1983; Indiana University, 1974; B.A.

Published Works:: Family Law An Analysis of Current Issues of Interest to the Practitioner -- The Impact of Relocation On Custody Litigation: A Look at the Law, Case Evaluation, Negotiation and Trial, ICLEF, 1989; Matrimonial Law -- Military Retirement Benefits In Or Out Of The Pot?, ICLEF, 1990; Matrimonial Law -- Military Retirement Benefits In Or Out Of The Pot?, The Indiana Fellows of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1990; Child Custody and Visitation in Indiana: Discovery Techniques; Experts; Modification; Ethical Considerations (Co-Author), National Business Institute, Inc., 1991; Divorce Drafting -- Notice and Intent to Leave Jurisdiction, ICLEF, 1991; Family Law Continuing Legal Education -- Worksheet Oriented Summary of Amendments to Child Support Guidelines With Cases to Watch (Co-Author), Indianapolis Bar Association, 1993; Family Law Continuing Legal Education -- Legislative Amendments to Indiana's Child Custody Statutes, Indianapolis Bar Association, 1994; Equitable Distribution in Divorce Settlements in Indiana, National Business Institute, 1996; Hot Tips From Family Law Experts, ICLEF, 1998; Statewide Visitation Guidelines, Grandparent Visitation, Relocation and Paternity, Indianapolis Bar Association, 2001; Planning Your First Divorce Case, ICLEF, 2001; Family Law, Case Law and Ethics Update, Indianapolis Bar Association, 2001; Tax Issues for Family Law Practitioners, Indianapolis Bar Association, 2001; Developments in Social Security Law, Indiana Law Review, Volume 22, 1989; Survey of Recent Developments in Family Law, Indiana Law Review, Volume 23, 1990; Developments in Social Security Law (Co-Author), Indiana Law Review, Volume 24, 1991; The Continuing Evolution of Indiana's Family Law (Co-Author), Indiana Law Review, Volume 25, 1992; The Progression of Indiana's Family Law in 1992 (Co-Author), Indiana Law Review, Volume 26, 1993; 1995 Survey of Indiana Family Law (Co-Author), Indiana Law Review, Volume 29, 1996; Survey of Indiana Family Law in 1996, Indiana Law Review, Volume 30, 1997

Representative Cases:: Hammes v. Brumley, 659 N.E.2d 1021 (Ind. 1995)

Classes/Seminars Taught:: Lecturer, Family Law An Analysis of Current Issues of Interest to the Practitioner -- The Impact of Relocation On Custody Litigation: A Look at the Law, Case Evaluation, Negotiation and Trial, ICLEF, 1989; Lecturer, Matrimonial Law -- Military Retirement Benefits In Or Out Of The Pot?, ICLEF, 1990; Lecturer, Matrimonial Law -- Military Retirement Benefits In Or Out Of The Pot?, The Indiana Fellows of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 1990; Lecturer, Child Custody and Visitation in Indiana: Discovery Techniques; Experts; Modification; Ethical Considerations, National Business Institute, Inc., 1991; Lecturer, Divorce Drafting -- Notice and Intent to Leave Jurisdiction, ICLEF, 1991; Lecturer, Family Law Continuing Legal Education -- Worksheet Oriented Summary of Amendments to Child Support Guidelines With Cases to Watch, Indianapolis Bar Association, 1993; Lecturer, Family Law Continuing Legal Education -- Legislative Amendments to Indiana's Child Custody Statutes, Indianapolis Bar Association, 1994; Lecturer, Equitable Distribution in Divorce Settlements in Indiana, National Business Institute, 1996; Lecturer, Hot Tips From Family Law Experts, ICLEF, 1998; Lecturer, Family Law, PEC Bar Review for Indiana, 1998 - 1999; Lecturer, Statewide Visitation Guidelines, Grandparent Visitation, Relocation and Paternity, Indianapolis Bar Association, 2000; Lecturer, Planning Your First Divorce Case, ICLEF, 2001; Lecturer, Family Law, Case Law and Ethics Update, Indianapolis Bar Association, 2001; Lecturer, Tax Issues for Family Law Practitioners, Indianapolis Bar Association, 2001; Lecturer, Family Law, Indiana Bar Review, 2000 - Present

Professional Associations and Memberships:: Indianapolis Bar Association, Family Law Section; Executive Committee; Indiana State Bar Association, Family Law Section; American Bar Association, Family Law Section; ISBA Hague Convention International Child Abduction Case Referral Volunteer; Indiana Association of Mediators; Indianapolis Athletic Club; Immaculate Heart of Mary Church; Member

Past Employment Positions:: Miroff, Cross, Ruppert & Klineman, Of Counsel, 1991 - 1996; Ruge & Ruppert, Partner, 1986 - 1991; Barteau & Deal, Associate, 1984 - 1986; Ancel, Miroff & Frank, P.C., Associate, 1981 - 1984; Legal Services Organization of Indiana, Inc., Staff Attorney, Children's Rights Project; Cleveland Legal Aid Society, Legal Intern

Birth Information:: August 15, 1952

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