Atty. James E. Cafer

Atty. James E. Cafer

James E. Cafer is a lawyer practicing collections, medical collections, retail collections and 5 other areas of law.

Vandalia Vandalia 56 Years Experience 56 year

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About James E. Cafer at a glance

James E. Cafer is a Member based in Vandalia, Missouri, practicing at James E. Cafer. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on business, creditor rights, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1970), U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri (1970), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri (1973). Educated at University of Missouri at Columbia (J.D. Economics, 1970) and University of Missouri at Columbia (B.A. Economics, 1968). Active member of Audrain County Bar Association The Missouri Bar. Serves clients in Vandalia, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James E. Cafer is a lawyer practicing collections, medical collections, retail collections and 5 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri at Columbia in 1968, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • James practices at James E. Cafer in Vandalia, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James E. Cafer's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James E. Cafer handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Creditor Rights & Collections

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Civil Rights

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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 Vandalia 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.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is James E. Cafer's law office located?
James E. Cafer's law practice is located in Vandalia, Missouri. The firm is James E. Cafer. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. Cafer handle?
James E. Cafer focuses on business, creditor rights, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James E. Cafer practiced law?
James E. Cafer has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did James E. Cafer go to law school?
James E. Cafer earned their education at (J.D. Economics, 1970); (B.A. Economics, 1968).
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Education

J.D. Economics
University of Missouri at Columbia
- 1970
B.A. Economics
University of Missouri at Columbia
- 1968

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, Western District of Missouri
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
Admitted: 1973

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