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It can be very easy to not think you need a lawyer in certain instances, such as renting out your property or buying a home, but unfortunately, many people don’t realize they need a lawyer until it’s too late. Hiring a lawyer at the Lake of the Ozarks to look at certain contracts before signing them can save you a ton of money and stress. Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter & Welch is here to give you a few examples of where you may need a lawyer to check your contract first. 3 Legal Contracts Your Lawyer Should Look at First Rental Agreements As a landlord, there are so many reasons you should have a lawyer look at your lease before presenting it to your potential tenant. Here are a few prime examples: • To make sure your eviction policy is clearly stated. • To cover any and all legal property damage questions you may have. • To make sure you are covered in regard to illegal discrimination of tenants. • To make sure your rent payment process is clearly stated. • ...

As the owner of your new business, you are mostly responsible for your company's success. Your daily habits and business practices will directly impact the success of your company. As we enter into a new year, it is the perfect time to evaluate your current procedures and identify where to make improvements. As your trusted business attorneys at the Lake of the Ozarks , the attorneys at the Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. are here to help you brainstorm some ideas for the coming year. New Year's Resolution #1: Only Keep Top-Performing Employees Your employees' behavior (like your own) directly impacts the success of your company. As we enter into the New Year, evaluate your employees' performance carefully. If you have one or two employees who consistently fail to meet deadlines and/or expectations, it may be time to consider letting them go. Removing under-performing employees from your workforce will make room for more top-pe...