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Paula J. Schaefer 
Indianapolis, Indiana
Partner, since 1996
phone (317) 580-9295
fax (317) 580-9298
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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.

Year Joined Organization:
1996
Areas of Practice:
99% Family Law
1% Wills and Estate Planning
Litigation Percentage:
100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Certification/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


Ruppert & Schaefer, P.C.
2910 E. 96th Street, Suite D
Indianapolis, Indiana 46240
Phone
317.580.9295
Fax
317.580.9298
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