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The 2nd annual Pumkin Chunkin Palooza is almost here! Pumkin Chunkin Palooza is a Fall, family friendly event at the Lake of the Ozarks and proceeds help four local lake charities. This event is organized and presented by the "Power of 4" Rotary Clubs of the Lake of the Ozarks. Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch are strong supporters of Rotary, with several of our Lake of the Ozarks Attorneys serving as Rotarians.  The Pumkin Chunkin Palooza will take place Saturday, September 30 from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the Ozarks Amphitheater in Camdenton. Here’s a list of the event activities, schedule, the charities the event benefits, and the cost to attend the event. The Event Activities and Schedule The Pumkin Chunkin Palooza family events this year will include the following: • Face Painting • Petting Zoo • Pony Rides • Bounce Houses • Corn Crib Pit • On-site Pumpkin Decorating • Children's Magic Shows • 1 lb. Central Dairy Ice Cream for $1.00  ...

Just because the summer season is winding down, that doesn't mean that the Lake of the Ozarks stops being fun. Fall is filled with lots of great, local events. One of these is the Lake of the Ozarks Air Show. The Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. team ha s all of the important details for you right here.    Photo From: FunLake.com   The Lake of the Ozarks Air Show What : The Lake of the Ozarks Air Show   When :  Saturday, September 10, 2017. (If necessary, a rain date is set for September 11.) 10:00 am – 3:30 pm    Where : Camdenton Memorial Lake Regional Airport – 20 Airport Drive, Camdenton, MO 65020   Why : Excitement, entertainment, and fun for all ages!   This annual lake area event is filled with exciting aerial displays all day long , as well as a few surprises on the ground too. You will be able to get an up-close look at many of the planes. There will also be vendor booths, food...

At Lake of the Ozarks, most of the summer is spent on the water. Although the end of summer is approaching, there are still a couple months left in the boating season. With Labor Day Weekend coming up and plenty of weekends still on the horizon, there will be many boats out on the Lake. It is important to always be cautious whenever you are out on the water, especially if there are a lot of boaters. In today's blog, your Lake of the Ozarks attorneys offer a few tips to help keep you and your family safe while out on the water. 1. Always Wear a Life Jacket Wearing a life jacket is a very simple task that that is extremely effective in saving lives. Missouri law requires boats to have U.S. Coast Guard approved life jackets on board for every passenger on their watercraft. However, many people do not wear them. If you are in a boating accident, you may not have time to reach for your life jacket. Children under the age of seven are required to wear a life jacket whenever ...

"Do I need an attorney?" This question echos in the minds of everyone who experiences most challenging situations - especially ones with obvious legal ramifications. How do you know when you need to hire an attorney and when to navigate the situation by yourself? The short answer is that hiring an attorney at the Lake of the Ozarks can almost always benefit you in some way, but there are certain situations wherein hiring an attorney is critical. Here are a few examples. 1. When You Have Been Physically Injured Insurance companies are just that - companies. They are out to make a profit, and unfortunately, that profit often comes at the expense of their customers. Insurance companies will usually find any reason they can to deny your claim. If you have suffered an injury and are facing expensive medical bills and missed time from work, a personal injury lawyer at the Lake of the Ozarks may be able to help relieve some of your financial pressures. 2. When You Have ...

As the best general practice law firm at the Lake of the Ozarks , we focus on helping clients navigate a wide range of legal issues. Whether you're starting a business, getting divorced, adopting a child, fighting a speeding ticket, defending against criminal charges, buying real estate or planning your estate, the team at Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. will be honored to do everything we can to help make your process easier. For those of you whom we have not yet had the privilege of working with, we want to take this opportunity to introduce you to our attorneys. We are privileged to have several great attorneys on staff: Charles E. McElyea, Ronald K. Carpenter, David T. Welch, and Brooke A. Christy. From left to right: David T. Welch, Brooke A. Christy, Ronald K. Carpenter, Charle E. McElyea Charles E. McElyea Charles has been practicing law at the Lake of the Ozarks since November of 1971. His practice areas primarily revolve around real estate mat...

How much do you know about the difference between mediation and litigation and the pros and cons associated with each? For those of you that missed our original blog post on this topic, mediation refers to the process of resolving a case outside of the courtroom and litigation refers to the trial process that occurs within the courtroom. Both mediation and litigation have their own set of advantages and drawbacks, but how do you know which route is right for your unique situation? Should You Pursue Mediation Or Litigation? Mediation has several attractive benefits that make it the first choice for many plaintiffs and their attorneys at the Lake of the Ozarks . For example, mediation is typically: Less stressful Less expensive Less time-consuming For these reasons, we often encourage our clients to pursue mediation if at all possible. When Is Litigation Necessary? That being said, there are certain legal situations that cannot be resolved via mediation . The L...