O'Donnell Law Center : Lake of the Ozarks

One of our amazing staff members, Teena Harris, will be leaving us soon. We’re excited for Teena to as she begins this new chapter in her life, but we will miss her and the compassion and excellence she demonstrated in our office daily. Take a look below to learn a little more about Teena and her plans for the future. When Teena Joined Our Team: Teena considers herself a “local” here at Lake of the Ozarks. In 2004 her mother moved her sister and herself to Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, to be closer to family. She later graduated from Camdenton High School in 2010. After graduation, Teena went into the workforce holding positions such as a reservationist, server, and receptionist, eventually going on to manage a winery. After her daughter, Emmalyn, was born, Teena took a year off from work. She reevaluated her career path and decided to pursue her passion for education and work toward becoming an Elementary School teacher. She has recently started her senior year at Central Metho...

One thing we truly pride ourselves on here at O’Donnell Law Center is our communication with our clients. Great communication is the foundation for any type of relationship. For many, they are going through an unknown time in their life and we want to be available to them. We want our clients to know that we care about them and their personal well being. We make sure our clients can reach us when it’s convenient for them, not just convenient for us. The manner in which we communicate with our clients truly is unique. Not every client is the same, and therefore we communicate with each client differently. We use multiple methods of communication  – we don’t just use phone conferences to communicate with our clients. Maybe emailing or texting is the preferred method of communication. Not a problem! In our office, we are flexible and can communicate with clients over many different platforms. Our most popular forms of communication include: Email Our secure ...

"I'm calling my attorney!" When you hear the above phrase in movies or the media, it's often sensationalized, used as a threat, or only uttered in extreme circumstances. As a result, many people mistakenly assume that they should only reach out to an attorney at the Lake of the Ozarks in times of crisis. While it is true that having an attorney on your side during an extreme situation is valuable, you don't have to limit your contact with your attorney to these scenarios. In fact, there are many everyday situations where an attorney's counsel can be helpful. O'Donnell Law Center is here to provide a few examples. Hiring And Managing Employees As a business owner, ensuring that the proper steps are taken when hiring employees is essential. In order to protect your company's interests, you'll want to ensure that every detail receives proper attention. As your trusted business legal team, we can help you draft solid employee agreements an...

Clients often want to know if they’ve waited too long to file a personal injury lawsuit after an automobile accident. When you can file a personal injury claim as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident is governed by state law, referred to as the statute of limitations. This regulates the time limit an injured automobile accident victim may bring a claim for damages against an at-fault party, alleging that the at-fault party acted negligently or recklessly in causing physical injury and that you should be compensated as a result. If you have sustained an injury as a result of an automobile accident, contact O'Donnell Law Center  to discuss your options with a qualified attorney at the Lake of the Ozarks . Statute of Limitations If you’ve been injured in an automobile accident as a result of someone else's negligence, you have a limited amount of time to file your claim. In Missouri, the time limit is five years. If you do not file your lawsuit within ...