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A GREAT fall event at the Lake of the Ozarks is coming up soon - Pumkin Chunkin Palooza! This event is presented by the Power of Four, which is comprised of the Laurie/Sunrise Beach Rotary, Camdenton Rotary, Lake Ozark Daybreak Rotary and the Lake Ozarks Rotary Club. Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch is in the Lake Ozark Day Break Rotary and we are big supporters of this event. Keep reading for important details regarding this AWESOME event. Our attorneys at the Lake of the Ozarks would like to wish everyone a fun, but safe time at this event! Photo Credit: FunLakeMO Pumkin Chunkin Palooza Source:  http://pumkinchunkinpalooza.com/ When: Saturday, September 29th, 2018 from 10 am to 5 pm Where: Ozarks Amphitheater; 2629 North Business Route 5, Camdenton MO 65020 What: Enjoy this fun family friendly fall event and get your "Fall Fix!" From pumpkins galore to face painting to AMAZING live music, this is an event you won't want to miss! Keep reading to l...

As a frequent Missouri driver, you may find that you have a lot of "unknowns" when it comes to Missouri Traffic Tickets, such as how many points can be put on your license for speeding or how many points it takes before your license can be taken away. These are vital things to know. Our lawyers at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to help clear the air on this subject and answer a few frequently asked questions on MO traffic tickets. If you find yourself needing a lawyer due to an unfortunate driving incident, call Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch at 573-346-7231 for your free consultation. FAQs on MO Traffic Tickets Q:  If I get a traffic ticket, how many points will go on my record? A: According to the Missouri Department of Revenue , you can refer to the MO Driver Record Traffic Violation Descriptions and Points Assessed (Form 899) to find the typical point value of most tickets. Click HERE to view that form. Q: I just got my first MO traffic ticket...

For the most part, we all have neighbors that we must learn to get along with. If not, certain legal issues can arise and no one wants that. Our lawyers at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to give you the dos and don'ts of neighbor disputes. If you find yourself in a neighbor dispute and realize you need legal help, call the law office of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter & Welch at 573-346-7231 today for your free consultation. The Dos & Don'ts of Neighbor Disputes The Dos Do talk to your neighbors. If you are considering making a big change to your house that will make a lot of noise or building a fence that will divide your property from your neighbor's property, communicate that to your neighbor. Be neighborly and give them a heads up. This simple communication can go a long way in preventing a neighborly dispute from occurring. Do treat others how you want to be treated. This should be obvious, but history proves that it isn't. Treat your nei...