O'Donnell Law Center : Lake of the Ozarks

For those who you who may be getting married in the near future: congratulations! Marriage is a grand adventure that will be unlike anything else you have ever experienced. In addition to its many social impacts, marriage has some legal implications, too. If you and your fiance have not done so already, it's important to set aside some time during your wedding planning and discuss the possibility of establishing a prenuptial agreement.   O'Donnell Law Center  may be able to help. What Is A Prenuptial Agreement? Simply put, a prenuptial agreement (also known as a "prenup") is a written agreement between you and your spouse-to-be  that you enter into before you tie the knot. This document serves as a basic guideline for how your assets will be distributed in the event of death or divorce. Obviously, no engaged couple wants to think about the possibility of their marriage ending, but unfortunately, death is a fact of life for everyone, and divor...

Managing employees is a tricky business. Building a team of excellent employees is crucial to the success of your company; without dependable, high-quality performance from your employees, your company can suffer enormously. As an employer, you will probably want to weed out any bad employees - and rightly so. However, firing someone for the "wrong" reasons (in the eyes of the law) can cause serious repercussions for you and your company. Our trusted business attorney at the Lake of the Ozarks is here to help you guard against firing someone for the wrong reasons. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a federal agency that carefully guards employees against any forms of discrimination in the workplace. Specifically, the EEOC strictly prohibits employers from discriminating against their employees on the basis of their national origin, sex, race, color, religion, age, genetic information, or disability. I...

Have you recently finished law school? From all of us at O'Donnell Law Center , congratulations! Graduation is an exciting step, but what lies ahead of you will be even more thrilling. The team at our Lake of the Ozarks law firm would be honored to help you prepare for this new phase of your life by sharing some of the tricks of the trade we have learned along the way. If you have not yet finished law school, tuck these tips away in your back pocket - you will probably find them useful in the future! 1. Find A Mentor. No matter what your field is, finding a mentor is the first step to success. Your mentor should be someone you look up to, someone you respect, someone you trust, and someone you can count on to always give you sound advice. Finally, your mentor should be someone you can emulate your own practice after. Once you find your mentor, you can begin to adopt his or her habits into your own daily life. 2. Trust The Advice Of Those Who Have Gone Before You. School i...

As much as we would probably like to think otherwise, we are all going to pass away at some point in time. The sooner we accept this fact of life, the sooner we can begin organizing our affairs so that everything will be in order for the surviving family members we leave behind.  However, estate planning at the Lake of the Ozarks is not as cut-and-dry as we might think. The team at our C entral Missouri law firm is here to help clear up some of the common myths about estate planning. MYTH #1: Estate Planning Is Only For "Old People." Life is unpredictable. While we will all hopefully go on to lead long, healthy lives, fatal accidents can and do happen to older and younger adults alike. Consequently, it's important for young adults to get at least a basic estate plan in place. If you do not have one in place already, you should definitely establish an estate planning after getting married, buying your first house, or having a baby. MYTH #2: Only Wealthy People ...

People relocate to the Lake of the Ozarks for any number of reasons - work, retirement, access to the water, a better environment for their children, and more. Moving to a new city requires a lot of adjustment on everybody's part; the whole family must learn the new culture and lifestyle. In the midst of making all of these adjustments, there is another concern weighing heavily on many of these movers' minds: the local crime rates. As an experienced criminal defense attorney at the Lake of the Ozarks , we are closely familiar with the local crime rates. The team at O'Donnell Law Center is here to help you gain a better understanding of crime at the Lake of the Ozarks. Crime Rates at the Lake of the Ozarks Fortunately for the current and prospective residents of the Lake Area, crime rates are generally below national average; however, the different towns that make up the Lake of the Ozarks vary slightly on their different rates. Consider these quick stats from 20...