Atty. Katelyn Schaffer
Katelyn Schaffer is very passionate about helping families through difficult situations. After double majoring with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Grand Valley State University, Ms.
Domestic Violence & More Attorney · Serving Birmingham, MI · 9+ Years Experience
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About Katelyn Schaffer at a Glance
Katelyn Schaffer is an Associate based in Birmingham, Michigan, practicing at Bank | Rifkin Attorneys & Counselors at Law. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Their practice focuses on trusts, family law, and dv defense. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2017). Educated at Michigan State University College of Law J.D. (—). Serves clients in Birmingham, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Katelyn Schaffer
- Katelyn Schaffer is very passionate about helping families through difficult situations
- After double majoring with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Grand Valley State University, Ms. Schaffer began her legal education at Michigan State University College of Law
- During her legal studies, Ms. Schaffer took an interest in the effectiveness of alternate dispute resolutions, and began pursuing this line of work by receiving both her civil and domestic mediation certifications
- Ms. Schaffer utilized her mediation skills as a member of MSU’s advanced mediation team, representing the team during the semi-final round of the international mediation competition in London
- Additionally, after receiving these certifications, Ms. Schaffer began mediating both civil and domestic cases through MSU’s conflict resolution clinic in courts throughout East Lansing, Charlotte, Mason, and Holland
- Finding a passion for helping people through mediation, Ms. Schaffer took a nontraditional path by accepting a full-time position at Ottawa County’s Friend of the Court, while still attending law school
- As a Friend of the Court Investigator, Ms. Schaffer conducted dozens of coordination conferences weekly for newly filed divorce parties
- drafted hundreds of interim and ex parte orders
- and testified providing recommendations to the Court
- Working as a Friend of the Court Investigator for over a year, Ms. Schaffer gained expertise into the areas of paternity, custody, parenting time, and child support
- She brought this experience with her when she joined Bank Rifkin as a law clerk
- After graduating from Michigan State University College of Law and successful completion of the Michigan Bar exam, Ms. Schaffer began representing clients as an associate attorney at Bank Rifkin
- Currently, Ms. Schaffer serves as a board member of the Michigan Association of Court Mediators, where she works to facilitate more effective dispute resolution techniques in the courtroom
- Ms. Schaffer lives with her husband and two cats in Farmington Hills, Michigan
- In her free time, she enjoys tennis, golf, yoga, and coaching a local high school tennis team
Practice Areas Explained
Katelyn Schaffer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Katelyn Schaffer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Birmingham.
Trusts in Birmingham
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Family Law in Birmingham
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Domestic Violence Defense in Birmingham
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Birmingham
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Birmingham are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Birmingham Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Birmingham-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Birmingham Choose Katelyn Schaffer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Katelyn Schaffer's practice in the field of trusts, family law, and dv defense.
9+ Years of Legal Practice
With 9 years in the profession, Katelyn Schaffer has developed the procedural fluency and courtroom instincts that come from handling real cases under real deadlines.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, family law, and dv defense, Katelyn Schaffer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Birmingham
A Birmingham-based practice means Katelyn Schaffer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Katelyn Schaffer Handles in Birmingham
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