Michael Ruppert | Indianapolis Divorce Lawyer

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.

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 Indianapolis Bar Association and add Hamilton County Bar Association.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Attorney	Ruppert & Schaefer, P.C.		Present
Of Counsel	Miroff, Cross, Ruppert & Klineman		1991 - 1996
Partner	Ruge & Ruppert		1986 - 1991
Associate	Barteau & Deal		1984 - 1986

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Cleveland-Marshall College of Law, Cleveland State University	J. D..	Law School	1977
National Institute of Trial Advocacy, Midwest Regional Institute	n/a		1983
Indiana University	BA		1974

State / Court	Date
Indiana	1978

• Indianapolis Bar Association | Member
  Indiana State Bar Association | Family Law Section | Member
  Hamilton County Bar Association | Member
  

• Included in Indiana Super Lawyers | 2005 - 2014

• 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 - 2009

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Verified Credentials	Date Verified
(1978) Licensed as Attorney in Indiana. Verified with Indiana State Bar Association.	January 12, 2018

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