Been there.

Been there.

Solutions that FIT the real-world needs of local government.

Processes built for local government by people who've been there.

Automation and efficiency that meets legal requirements.

As government officials, you face an ever-growing pile of tasks mandated by state statute, requiring precision and strict compliance. These niche requirements make it nearly impossible to find experts in the general marketplace who understand these constraints. Improving a single process feels like a constant struggle.

It doesn't have to be like this.

What We Offer

Tax Sale

Sign Posting

Professional sign posting, with tagged photos, at competitive rates.

Tax Sale

Lien Searches

Title work designed for a tax sale – don't pay for more than you need.

Tax Sale

Certified Mail

Certified and regular mail with legally compliant tracking.

Senior Citizen Tax Credit

In addition to providing legal advice and practical assistance, we partner with EJ Rice & Associates to help you process applications more efficiently.

Legal Advice & Consulting

Get help with audits, interoffice disputes, statutory interpretation and human resources.

Lydia McEvoy

Lydia McEvoy

For 10 years, I walked in your shoes.

I served as the Collector of Revenue for Clay County, Missouri from 2011 through 2021. Those 10 years were spent modernizing a complex office that performed all of the tasks I now do for my clients. Then, I spent 4 more years in the private sector building processes and products to automate and streamline the most annoying tasks of government users. I know what CAN be done, what CANNOT be done, and how to maximize the impact of what's possible. As a result, I will not waste your time or over-promise.

Now, I use my legal background to help other elected officials navigate tricky situations and tough times. As an attorney, I have represented clients in cases involving inter-office disputes, Sunshine Law compliance, whistleblower protection, and audit support.

But Friend in the Business is much more than a law office.

We specialize in taking tax sale duties off your plate. Ask us to post your tax sale signs, conduct title and lien searches, and send your certified mail. We can also help you implement your senior tax credit program. Send us your most annoying task today.

Whatever your government office needs, we're here to help.

  • Do you struggle to explain your needs to vendors?
  • Do you have frustrating software limitations?
  • Do state statutes cause more problems than they solve in your office?
  • Do you face roadblocks from other county offices?

No question is too small, and no conflict is too challenging.

Consider Friend in the Business your experienced, qualified, expert partner to provide solutions that fit.

Are you ready to have a Friend in the Business?

Contact us today to learn how efficient it can be to delegate your trickiest tax sale, senior tax credit, certified mail, and other complex tasks.