Schaefer, Paula J.

Ruppert & Schaefer, P.C.
2910 E. 96th Street
Suite D
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Phone: 317-580-9295
Fax: 317-580-9298
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Summary
Current Employment Position(s)
Partner, since 1996
Year Joined Organization: 1996
Lawyer Overview
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.
Areas of Practice
- Family Law 99%
- Wills and Estate Planning 1%
Representative Cases
West Practice Categories
Family Law, Divorce
Qualifications
Bar Admissions
- Indiana, 1994
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 1994
Certification/Specialties
- Family Law Mediation Certification, 1998
- Certified Family Law Specialist
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)
Honors and Awards
- Dr. John Morton-Finney Excellence in Legal Education Award, 2002
- President's Award from Indianapolis Bar Association, 2000
- Included in Indiana Super Lawyers , 2007 - 2011
- Top 25 Women Indiana Super Lawyers , 2010 - 2011
Classes and Seminars
- 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
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
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
Articles
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
Office Information
Address
2910 E. 96th Street
Suite D
Indianapolis, IN 46240
Phones
317-580-9295
Faxes
317-580-9298



