Matthew Effner

Matthew R. Effner (Matt) is the managing partner of Effner Law Firm. In 1996, Matt joined his father, Robert O. Effner, in the practice of law as an associate with Effner Law Firm and became a partner in 2000. He took over as managing partner in 2013. Matt is skilled at building strong cases and is a zealous advocate for his clients. He is experienced at handling issues both in and out of the courtroom. He is a former president of the Terre Haute Bar Association, and he received the Tribune Star Readers’ Choice Award for Best Lawyer in 2013 and 2014. When not working, Matt enjoys playing tennis and time with his family. He has been active in several local organizations, including Leadership Wabash Valley and the Terre Haute Bar Association. He has also served as a member of the Vigo County Drug Court Team. His professional affiliations include the Terre Haute Bar Association and the Indiana State Bar Association.

Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law

J.D. (1995)

1995

Purdue University - Purdue University

B.S.I.M. (1992)

1992

Managing Partner

Effner Law Firm

2013 - Current

Partner

Effner Law Firm

2000 - Current

Associate

Effner Law Firm

1996 - Current

Readers' Choice Award

Tribune Star

2014

Readers' Choice Award

Tribune Star

2013

Indiana State Bar

Member

1996 - Current

Terre Haute Bar Association

1996 - Current

Terre Haute Bar Association

President

2006 - 2007

Indiana

Since 1996

United States District Court for the Northern District of Indiana

Since 1996

United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana

Since 1996

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

DUI & DWI

Personal Injury

Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce