PMCW Law

The Law Offices of  Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter & Welch, P.C . have the  best attorneys in the Lake of the Ozarks  area and a top notch support team to help you with most legal issues.  We want to feature the outstanding members of our firm via a series of Blogs where we ask some questions and get some insight on why they went into Law, learn about them as individuals, and feature what they do when they are not at work helping others.  We hope you enjoy this series, and we will feature a different team member every other week. Question - Why did you become a lawyer? Answer -   That is a good question because I almost didn’t become one.   I was in Forestry School at the University of Missouri scheduled to graduate in 1970 and it became apparent to most of us that there were no jobs in that field due to a recession that we were then going through.   I could have accepted a Fellowship in the Department of Plant Physio...

The Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter & Welch, P.C . have the best attorneys in the Lake of the Ozarks area and a top notch support team to help you with most legal issues.  We want to feature the outstanding members of our firm via a series of Blogs where we ask some questions and get some insight on why they went into Law, learn about them as individuals, and feature what they do when they are not at work helping others.  We hope you enjoy this series, and we will feature a different team member every other week. Q & A with Attorney Deirdre O'Donnell Q)   Why did you become a Lawyer? A)   I had my first inkling of wanting to become a lawyer when I was working in St. Louis as a social worker. I was serving adults with disabilities who lived in a group home setting, and some of them were getting into trouble with the law. That got me thinking a lot about the importance of strong legal advocacy for people who cou...

Every Entrepreneur knows that when you start a small business, it is impossible to handle all of the demands that may come your way.  Building a business support team to watch your back is critical to the success of your business.  Here is a list of people that should be added to your dream team to ensure the best chance of success. Your Dream Team: Accountant  - having a great accountant is worth his/her weight in gold.  An accountant can make sure your books are in order, that you are following tax laws, and that you are getting the maximum tax relief you are entitled to.    Marketing professional - Many new business owners do not have a marketing degree, so bringing in a professional to help you market your service or product is critical.  A professional marketer will be able to advise you on the best advertising mediums, help craft your message and branding and help you target the appropriate demographics. Mento...