Ruppert & Schaefer, P.C.
Family Law | Serving Indianapolis, IN
317-660-8150Get experienced Family help from Ruppert & Schaefer, P.C., a reputable law firm in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Your Future Deserves Experienced and Highly Effective Family Law Counsel
At Ruppert & Schaefer, P.C., we understand the stress and difficulties people face when divorce, child custody and other family law matters arise. Our firm brings together more than 100 years of combined family law experience. That experience allows us to create strategies that have been tested and provide the highly effective representation people need when so much is on the line.At Ruppert & Schaefer, P.C., we recognize the considerable anxiety and challenges individuals encounter when facing issues such as divorce, child custody, and other family law matters. Our firm offers the benefit of over a century of collective experience in family law. This extensive experience enables us to develop proven strategies and deliver the highly effective representation necessary when the stakes are so significant.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Adoption
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Child Custody & Visitation
- Child Support
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence & Neglect
- Family Law
- Father’s Rights
- Military Divorce
Call 317-660-8150 today to arrange your initial consultation.
Attorney Michael G. Ruppert
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
- 00/1983
- Indiana University
- B.A. - 00/1974
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Indianapolis Bar Association
- Indiana State Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Hamilton County Bar Association
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Member
- Selected to Super Lawyers: 2005 - 2026
Attorney Paula J. Schaefer
Bar Admissions:
- Indiana, 1994
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 1994
Education:
- Indiana University School of Law, Indianapolis, Indiana
- J.D. - 1994
- Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana
- B.S. - 1991
- Major: Legal Administration
- Vincennes University, Vincennes, Indiana
- A.S. - 1989
- Major: Paralegal/Legal Assistant
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Association of Family & Conciliation Courts
- Indiana State Bar Association, 1994 to Present
- Indianapolis Bar Association, 1994 to Present
- Hamilton County Bar Association
- Indiana State Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Indianapolis Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Member
- Collaborative Solutions, Inc. Indiana
- Selected to Super Lawyers: 2007 - 2026
Attorney Lainie A. Hurwitz
Bar Admissions:
- Indiana, 1998
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 1998
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 1998
Education:
- University of Dayton School of Law, Dayton, Ohio
- J.D. - 1998
- Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
- B.S. - 1995
- Major: Business
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Indianapolis Bar Association, Family Law Section, Member, 1998
- Indiana State Bar Association, Member, 1998
- Hamilton County Bar Association
- Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation, Board of Directors
- Indiana Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
- Selected to Super Lawyers: 2022 - 2026
Attorney Lauren E. Harpold
Bar Admissions:
- Indiana, 2011
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana, 2014
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana, 2014
Education:
- Hofstra University School of Law, Hempstead, New York
- J.D. - 2011
- Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
- B.S. - 2008
- Major: Special Education
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Indianapolis Bar Association, 2011 to Present
- Hamilton County Bar Association, 2015 to Present
- Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC)
- Central Indiana Association of Collaborative Professionals
- Indianapolis Bar Foundation, Board of Directors
- Selected to Super Lawyers: 2026
Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Lauren E. Harpold
This attorney practices in Indiana and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Divorce | Since 2026 |
| Family Law | Since 2026 |
Paula J. Schaefer
This attorney practices in Indiana and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Divorce | Since 2026 |
| Family Law | Since 2026 |
Lainie A. Hurwitz
This attorney practices in Indiana and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Family Law | Since 2026 |