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Can you believe another Halloween is already here? If you have young children, your home is probably buzzing with excitement as your little ones choose their costumes and await the big night when they can finally go trick-or-treating. Your friends at the Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. are here to help you get into the Halloween spirit with these fun trivia facts about this spooky holiday. 18 Fun Facts about Halloween  1.  The very first jack o'lanterns weren't carved from pumpkins - they were carved from turnips! 2.   Halloween is believed to have originated around 4,000 B.C. 3.   The largest pumpkin on record weighed 836 pounds. 4.   In Hollywood, California, a fine of $1,000 may be imposed for using silly string on Halloween. 5.   Halloween is sometimes called by several other names: Samhaim, Snap-Apple Night, Witches Night, All Hallow's Eve, Summer's End, and Lamswool. 6.   Halloween is the second h...

As parents, nothing matters more than ensuring the safety of our children. Unfortunately, many parents find that this becomes more challenging as their kids grow up and become more independent. Getting a driver's license is an important step on the road to adulthood, for example, but ask any parents and they'll likely tell you that watching their child drive away for the first time was one of the most nerve-wracking moments of their lives. Tragically, their deep concerns are often warranted.  Car accidents account for over 30% of all deaths in teens ages 15-19. Driving safely requires careful and unwavering attention to multiple details, and it often takes drivers several years before attending to all of the details becomes second-nature. In recognition of the dangers teens face on the road and the, this week (October 16-22) has been designated National Teen Driver Safety Week . In honor of this week-long observance, our Lake of the Ozarks traffic attorneys are here to ...

The Lake of the Ozarks is famous for being a great summer attraction, but the Lake Area offers several great attractions for local families in the fall as well. This week, your friends at the Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. are here to provide you with the details for a brand new event in the Lake Area: Rotary's Pu m kin Chunkin' Palooza ! This exciting event promises to be a fun-filled afternoon that you won't want to miss. Pu m kin Chunkin' Palooza Saturday, October 15, 2016 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM Ozarks Amphitheater 2629 MO Highway 5 Camdenton, MO  65020 Adults 13 and over: $8 Children 5-12: $5 Children 5 and under: Free The Lake of the Ozarks has never before seen an event like this one. The Ozarks Amphitheater has gone above and beyond to prepare an event that will thrill everyone from start to finish. They have planned tons of great attractions and activities, including... Pumkin Contests There will be a ...

Ideally, outstanding legal representation is only part of the equation when you work with a law firm at the Lake of the Ozarks . You'll want to find a team of experienced and knowledgeable legal professionals that you can trust to keep your best interests at heart, but you also want to find a team that will provide you with outstanding customer service along the way. In honor of National Customer Service Week, the Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. are here to share with you a few factors that set our customer service apart. Timeliness The legal world is governed by strict deadlines; a delayed signature, document, or other response could cause a setback that is impossible to overcome. If a deadline is missed altogether, it could have harsher repercussions . In order to help you achieve the best possible outcome for your legal situation, our Lake of the Ozarks attorneys promise to act in an efficient and timely manner. Frequent Communication...

Getting married is a major stepping stone. Not only is it a promise to spend the rest of your life with someone, it is a promise to become legally tied to that person. For those couples lucky enough to be happily married for years to come, becoming legally bound is not an issue at all. Unfortunately, approximately half of all married couples end up filing for divorce at some point. In these instances, undoing that legal tie can become a significant challenge. If you are getting married in the near future, the attorneys at the Law Offices of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. are here to help you ensure that your interests are protected. Prenuptial Agreements Help Guard Against The Unknown It is often challenging to predict which marriages will "live happily ever after" and which will end in divorce. Since it is impossible to predict how your marriage will progress over the years, it is wise to protect yourself from possible negative outcomes. Drafting ...

Just because the summer season is winding down, that doesn't mean that the Lake of the Ozarks stops being fun. Fall is filled with lots of great, local events. One of these is the Lake of the Ozarks Air Show. The Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. team ha s all of the important details for you right here.    Photo From: FunLake.com   The Lake of the Ozarks Air Show What : The Lake of the Ozarks Air Show   When :  Saturday, September 10, 2017. (If necessary, a rain date is set for September 11.) 10:00 am – 3:30 pm    Where : Camdenton Memorial Lake Regional Airport – 20 Airport Drive, Camdenton, MO 65020   Why : Excitement, entertainment, and fun for all ages!   This annual lake area event is filled with exciting aerial displays all day long , as well as a few surprises on the ground too. You will be able to get an up-close look at many of the planes. There will also be vendor booths, food...

Often referred to as "Workman’s Comp," Workers’ Compensation is a method that allows employers to pay, or provide insurance which pays, the lost wages and medical expenses of an employee who becomes injured while on the job. Workers’ compensation is a complicated system and questions arise frequently. We would like to address a few questions employees and/or employers may have here. For further inquiries reach out to the Law Offices of Phillips,McElyea, Carpenter & Welch, PC . As a general practice law firm at the Lake of the Ozarks , we help clients through a wide range of issues and would be happy to consult on the subject of workers’ compensation. 1. How do injured workers report an injury if they are hurt on the job? Report your injury immediately to your employer and notify them in writing. Include the date, time and place of the injury, nature of the injury, and your name and address. MO.gov provides an online form if your employer does not provide you with ...