Schaefer, Paula J.

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

• Hubbard v. Hubbard, 690 N.E.2d 1219 (Ind. App. 1998)

West Practice Categories

Family Law, Divorce

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

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

Address

2910 E. 96th Street
Suite D
Indianapolis, IN 46240

Phones

317-580-9295

Faxes

317-580-9298

Emails

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Websites

http://www.randsfamilylaw.com