PMCW Law

It happens in the blink of an eye. One minute, your documents, bills, receipts, and other papers are neatly organized and stowed away in their proper homes. The next minute, you're shuffling through endless stacks of papers trying to find the certain document you need. These types of searches often feel completely unproductive (and sometimes even hopeless). If you are in the midst of a lawsuit at the Lake of the Ozarks , however, not being able to find specific documents is more than just frustrating - it can significantly set you back in your case. National Organize Your Files Week The third week of April (in this case, April 17-23, 2016) is National Organize Your Files Week. It's an entire week set aside to encourage people to take control of the papers and miscellaneous documents that may have accumulated in both their business and personal lives. Organizing your files will not only help lower your stress level - it may also make the difference between a win and a l...

This may not come as a surprise, but many people find taking a case to trial to be somewhat stressful. With so much time, money, and resources at stake, most people are mentally and emotionally vested in their cases. The legal team at the Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. understand these pressures and promise to do everything in our power to ease the pressure of your court case. Here are some simple suggestions to help you stay calm and collected during the trial process. 1. Be Honest Lying or otherwise withholding some aspects of the truth is stressful - not to mention illegal. Keep your cool in court by telling the whole truth and nothing but the truth. If you are honest and upfront, you won't have to stress out about anything. 2. Know What To Expect Most people stress about unknowns - if they feel that they don't know what to expect, they are more likely to worry. It may be your first trial situation, but it won't be for ...