John F. Schaefer
About John F. Schaefer
John F. Schaefer is a lawyer based in Bloomfield Hills, MI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1983. John F. Schaefer is recognized in the following practice area:
- Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
- Family Law
Current Firm: The Law Firm of John F. Schaefer
Education: Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., graduated 1969
Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI
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