Atty. Gerard Eftink
Gerard Eftink is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, appeals - civil, business and corporations - general business and 17 other areas of law. Gerard received a B.A. degree from Southeast Missouri State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.
Alternative Dispute Resolution & More Attorney · Serving Raymore, MO · 46+ Years Experience
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About Gerard Eftink at a Glance
Gerard Eftink is a Member based in Raymore, Missouri, practicing at Van Hooser & Eftink, P.C.. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, divorce, car accidents, child custody, and trusts. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1980), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1982), U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh, Eighth and Ninth Circuits (1983), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (1987). Educated at University of Missouri at Columbia (J.D., 1980) and Southeast Missouri State University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association (Member, Committee on Commercial Law and Bankruptcy) The Missouri Bar. Serves clients in Raymore, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gerard Eftink
- Gerard Eftink is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, appeals - civil, business and corporations - general business and 17 other areas of law
- Gerard received a B.A. degree from Southeast Missouri State University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Gerard practices at Van Hooser & Eftink, P.C. in Raymore, MO
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Gerard Eftink's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerard Eftink handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Raymore.
DUI / DWI Defense in Raymore
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Divorce in Raymore
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Car Accidents in Raymore
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Child Custody & Visitation in Raymore
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Trusts in Raymore
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Raymore
Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Raymore are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri 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 Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Raymore Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Raymore-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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Why Clients in Raymore Choose Gerard Eftink
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 Gerard Eftink's practice in the field of dui/dwi, divorce, car accidents, child custody, and trusts.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Gerard Eftink brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Missouri, U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh, Eighth and Ninth Circuits, Gerard Eftink can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering dui/dwi, divorce, and car accidents, Gerard Eftink can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Raymore
A Raymore-based practice means Gerard Eftink attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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