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Murphy's Law LLC - Melinda McElheny, Esq.
Plan for what could go wrong - Deal with what has.*
(785) 787-4040 (call or text) melinda@murphyslawdefense.com
Since 2019


Jackpot! How to Protect Yourself After Winning
I won't even pretend to be an expert in the lottery. I am also admittedly foolish with my own money! But when a lottery prize gets big...

Melinda McElheny
Aug 8, 20235 min read


The Fancy Folder in Your Safe Deposit Box
If you are one of the wonderful clients who has executed estate planning documents at my office, you may have noticed that I do not use...

Melinda McElheny
Jun 21, 20234 min read


Why You Should Seek the Advice of an Attorney Before Starting a Nonprofit Organization in Kansas
Starting a nonprofit organization is a big undertaking. It is important to get things right from the start. While there are a number of...

Melinda McElheny
Jun 6, 20233 min read


Small Business Subscriptions: "Let Me Consult My Attorney!"
After our last post regarding “no free advice,” you might be left wondering whether you can afford legal advice for your business....

Melinda McElheny
May 17, 20233 min read


An Answer to Your Request for a "Quick Legal Question"
If you've ever had a legal question, you might have asked a lawyer friend, acquaintance, or even your former lawyer for quick advice. You...

Melinda McElheny
May 8, 20234 min read


How Mediation Can Help You With an Amicable Divorce
Sometimes Things Fall Apart As hard as we might try, many marriages end in divorce. In fact, even though U.S. divorce rates are falling...

Melinda McElheny
Apr 24, 20233 min read


Social Converging in the Home of Spanish Flu
It can be hard out here on the prairie to connect with one's clients. Lawyers are trained to adapt, to pivot, to compensate.

Melinda McElheny
Mar 20, 20202 min read


Help Me to Help You to Help Me to Help You
Just as in any partnership, the key to success seems to be communication. But how are you supposed to know how much communication is enough?

Melinda McElheny
Jun 24, 20196 min read
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