Meet Attorney Deirdre O'Donnell!

Positive and genuine client relationships are our number one priority at O'Donnell Law Center. We truly care about getting to know our clients so we can provide them with the best possible legal services at the Lake of the Ozarks. We recognize that strong relationships are a two-way street, though, so this week we're dedicating our blog to helping you get to know the Lake of the Ozarks' top attorney, Ms. Deirdre O'Donnell.


Getting to Know Deirdre!

I was born in St. Louis, Missouri on February 22, 1962. I graduated from Pattonville High School in St. Louis County and went on to earn a BA from Washington University in St. Louis, a Master's Degree in Social Work from Washington University and a Juris Doctorate Degree from Washington University School of Law. By 1996, I was licensed to practice law in the state of Missouri.

In my young adult years, I played keyboard and performed in various St. Louis venues in a contemporary jazz band. I later worked as a social worker, where I learned valuable organizational, listening, and problem solving techniques that serve my legal practice well. Open and frequent communication with my clients are integral components of my law practice in Osage Beach.

Deirdre and her husband, Bob
After I became a lawyer, I first worked as an assistant public defender with the Missouri State Public Defender's System, serving the Camden County, Lake of the Ozarks area. I entered the private practice of law in 1998, when I joined the Law Firm of Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. as an Associate. I became a shareholder of the firm in 2000 and remained there until July 31, 2014.

On August 1, 2014, with the help and support my family and friends, I finally launched my own firm: O'Donnell Law Center. I feel like I have been preparing for this my entire life. Our Center's business model is based upon cutting edge technology, efficiency, customer service, and building life-long relationships.

My husband, Bob, and I have two sons, Michael and Jared. Michael has begun a career as a scientist. Jared is in the eighth grade and currently enjoys track, basketball, acoustic guitar, and computer games. I also recently began learning to play the acoustic guitar, and I can't get enough of it! We share our household with a beautiful German Short Hair Pointer named Lady. 

Bob and I enjoy taking scenic day trips on our Harley, growing flowers and vegetables in our raised-bed garden, challenging ourselves with cooking and eating new foods, tackling home improvement projects, and squeezing that last mile out of our all-electric car. 

I believe in treating people with respect and integrity. If you're looking for quality legal representation at the Lake of the Ozarks, I hope you'll stop by and see me. I look forward to getting to know you!

 We are open and ready to assist you. Call the most trusted law firm at the Lake of the Ozarks to get started today.

O'Donnell Law Center
We Carry Your Burden ~ You Carry On With Life.

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O'Donnell Law Center, LLC
1026 Palisades Blvd. Suite 3
Osage Beach, MO  65065
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Location: Osage Beach, MO 65065, USA

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