O'Donnell Law Center : Lake of the Ozarks

Homeowners' associations (HOAs) are common organizations at the Lake Area and around the rest of the country. Homeowners' associations may consist of a variety of different types of dwellings, including townhouses and single-family homes. Condominium owners' associations are particularly common here at the Lake, but there are several HOAs consisting of single-family homes as well. As with most corporations, HOAs are sometimes in need of legal representation to protect their interests. When these situations arise, our attorney at the Lake of the Ozarks will be here to help. About Homeowners' Associations Property owners within HOAs are required to pay for dues for the association, which are typically referred to as "assessments." Depending on the HOA's needs, these assessments may be charged annually, biannually, or monthly. The exact costs covered by the assessments vary from association to association, but they typically include items such as: ...

If you're considering retaining an attorney, chances are good that you're already experiencing at least one (if not multiple) major stressors in your life. Whether you are facing criminal charges, navigating a challenging divorce, planning your estate, dissolving your business, or recovering from an injury, you should be able to trust your attorney at the Lake of the Ozarks to alleviate some of the stress - and certainly not add to it. At O'Donnell Law Center , our mission is simple: we carry your burden, you carry on with life. This principle guides our every action, and we work diligently to ensure that our clients' experience with us is as simple and stress-free as possible. This week, we want to share with you some of the unique advantages we offer our clients and how we turn our mission into our reality. Modern Technology As modern technology continues to advance, our services and strategies become increasingly streamlined. By exclusively using the lat...

The idea of going to court can be a daunting prospect. Litigation has garnered a bad reputation over the years for being time-consuming and expensive, and many people balk at the idea of having to bring their case to court. At O'Donnell Law Center , we understand these concerns and do everything we can to resolve your case without a trial first. Of course, sometimes litigation is the only viable option for bringing your case to a conclusion, and when that happens, we work very hard to earn your satisfaction. In these instances, you can count on our experienced attorney at the Lake of the Ozarks to help alleviate the stress of litigation as much as possible. In keeping with our mission, we're dedicating this week's blog to a few simple but important tips to help you prepare for a day in court. 1. Get Plenty Of Sleep The Night Before No matter whether you're the plaintiff or the defendant, it is perfectly normal to be anxious during the days leading up to y...

Enjoying scary events in honor of Halloween can be exciting, but being scared in "real life" is not nearly as much fun. Many people experience fear when facing a challenging legal situation, be it a car accident, a workers' compensation case, a criminal accusation, or a high-stakes divorce. No matter what legal challenge you may be facing, the team at O'Donnell Law Center will be here to help take the burden off of your shoulders as best we can. We Carry Your Burden ... Inevitably, we will all hit a bump in the road at some point in our lives. At our Lake of the Ozarks law firm , everything we do is designed to take the burden off of your shoulders during your difficult time. In the past, we have successfully helped clients navigate several different types of legal challenges, including... Defending their innocence in the face of a criminal accusation Securing much-needed financial compensation to cover their injuries Navigating a challenging divorce Pl...

If you have hired an attorney, chances are probably pretty good that you're dealing with a difficult situation. You might be navigating a challenging divorce, struggling to receive financial compensation for a car accident or work-related injury, or fighting to prove your innocence in the face of criminal accusations. No matter what your situation is, it's important that you retain a qualified, experienced attorney to guide you through your case.  How can you make sure you hire a Lake of the Ozarks attorney that will be able to help you? We strongly recommend scheduling an initial consultation with all of your prospective attorneys so you can learn as much about them as possible. In addition to asking about their legal experience, it's important to evaluate their character traits. Here is a quick look at some of the core character traits that your chosen attorney should have. 1. Trustworthiness This is quite possibly the most important trait your attorney should ...

As all small businesses should be, we are a very close-knit team at O'Donnell Law Center . With only four employees on staff, we rely heavily on everyone at our Lake of the Ozarks law firm to pull their weight and directly contribute to our firm's success. Because of our unique set-up, we believe we are better able to serve our clients and help take their burdens off of their shoulders. Paralegal Randy Huff and his family We strive to deliver the very best service we can to each and every one of our clients. As a small law firm, we are uniquely positioned to get to know each of our clients on a personal level and we genuinely enjoy learning as much about our clients as we can. Of course, this client relationship is a two-way street. Just as we take the opportunity to learn more about our clients, we aim to give our clients the chance to get to know who we are at O'Donnell Law Center. If you are interested, we invite you to read our earlier blog post to meet our att...

Last Friday, the team at O'Donnell Law Center opened our doors to friends, clients, colleagues, neighbors and our families,  at our official open house event. After many months of hard work remodeling the office, we were very excited to welcome everyone into our Center. Thank You For Attending! All of us at O'Donnell Law Center would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for braving the winter elements and coming out to tour our center and meet our staff. We had a wonderful turn-out!  For those of you who were unable to attend the open house last week, we invite you to peruse this brief summary of the event's activities: We provided tours of our Center to all of our visitors Visitors had the opportunity to meet our talented staff members We had our ribbon cutting ceremony to officiate us as members of the Lake Area Chamber of Commerce  -  photo coming soon! Visitors enjoyed drinks, finger foods, and desse...

Can you believe it's already Christmas? We blinked, and 2014 is already almost over. It's certainly been an eventful - but wonderful! - year for all of us at O'Donnell Law Center . We hope your year has been filled with warmth and joy! Merry Christmas We all celebrate the holidays a little differently.  Despite individual differences, or perhaps because of them, this time of year is one for giving, for celebrating friends and family, and for enjoying all of the wonderful things this season, our community and our country has to offer and that we can offer back. All of us at our Lake of the Ozarks law firm want to take this opportunity to extend our warmest holiday wishes to you and your family. Happy New Year As 2014 draws to a close, we have the opportunity to look back on and evaluate our year. What went well? What can we improve upon next year? This is a time for reflection and appreciation of what has already happened, and anticipation and planning for...

How do you know when to hire a lawyer and when to handle legal challenges yourself? Unless the legal issue you're facing is extremely minor (such as a small speeding ticket), hiring a professional attorney will almost always be the best option for helping you achieve favorable outcomes. As an experienced attorney at the Lake of the Ozarks , I can help you in a variety of different legal situations. When You're Starting A New Business One of the most important aspects of setting up a new business is choosing the correct entity.  Some entities make you personally liable for any problems your business may face down the road, whereas other types (such as Limited Liability Companies) can protect your personal assets from unforeseen business issues. A professional business attorney can help you evaluate the pros and cons of each option and determine which is the best one for your business. When You're Planning Your Estate While no one wants to think about their ...