PMCW Law

Do you know what a 'default judgment' is? These unique legal judgments can either make or break your case, depending on which side of the ruling you are. Your allies at the Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. are here to help increase your understanding of default judgments and how to use them to your advantage. Judgments By Default To put it simply, a default judgment exactly what the term implies: a judgment in favor of one party over another by default. When one party fails to take some form of required action, such as failing to appear before a court of law or failing to respond to a court order, the other party may request the Court to grant a default judgment. When one party fails to comply with certain mandatory legal proceedings, the court may automatically rule in favor of the compliant party. Though not physically present, the defaulting party will be obligated to comply with the Court's judgment. Setting Aside Default Ju...

It's one thing to be a lawyer... It's another thing to be a lawyer in Camden County, Missouri . At the Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. , we all consider ourselves very lucky to be part of such a unified and dedicated community. We love the way the residents of Camden County are always hosting events that serve to better individuals in our community and those around us. One such event is coming up on this Saturday, October 11th: Relay for Life of Camden County. As a part of the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life gives people an opportunity to stand up and partake in the fight against cancer. As their website says, "the Relay for Life movement features community and campus events that offer an inspiring opportunity to help cancer survivors, promote how individuals can reduce their cancer risk, and raise money to help end cancer."  This Saturday, Camdenton High School is hosting a Relay for Life event from noon-midnight. T...

The legal field is as complicated as it is varied. Buying a house, renting a car, hiring an employee, getting married, recovering from a car accident... Each of these activities (along with thousands of others) have legal regulations and ramifications attached to them. The lawyers at the Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. recognize the challenges that these legal complexities bring. It is our goal to help improve the lives of those around us by handling the legal situations our clients face. We are proud to offer a variety of legal services in the Camden County community . Here's a quick overview of our many practice areas. Real Estate Law From residential and commercial real estate transactions to property line and dock disputes, PMCW Law can help you with all of your real estate law needs. With the help of Phillips and McElyea Land Title, Inc., we can take care of the details and reduce the risks in your real estate transactions. Business Law ...