Our Firm
Brydon, Swearengen & England P.C. is a law firm based in Jefferson City, Missouri comprised of accomplished attorneys who represent diverse regional and local interests.
Our firm’s location in Missouri’s state capital allows us access to all agencies of state government, as well as the legislature.
Attorneys
Jennifer L. Hernandez
Jennifer Hernandez has a general administrative and civil practice with emphasis in the areas of public utility law and environmental law. Jennifer is a former Assistant Attorney General where she defended clients in complex litigation and served as counsel to the Missouri Air Conservation Commission, Safe Drinking Water Commission, and the Hazardous Waste Management Commission. Jennifer has also worked at the Missouri...
Meet Jennifer SEE ATTORNEYSSpecialties:
Utilities and Telecommunications
Education:
B.S., Southeast Missouri State University
M.S., Environmental Law, Vermont Law School
J.D., Vermont Law School
Stephen A. Rehagen
Stephen Rehagen has a general civil practice with an emphasis on estate planning and estate and trust administration. Stephen is a member of the Cole County Bar Association, the Missouri Bar Association, and the American Bar Association, as well as the Mid-Missouri Young Lawyers Association. Stephen is licensed to practice in both the state of Missouri and in the Western District of...
Meet Stephen SEE ATTORNEYSSpecialties:
Estate Planning
Education:
B.A., University of Notre Dame
J.D., St. Louis University
William R. England III
A former Assistant General Counsel for the Missouri Public Service Commission, William “Trip” England practices primarily in the area of public utility regulation including telecommunications law. Since 1991, Trip has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Communications Law and Energy Law. Trip is a former Vice Chairman of the Communications Committee of the Section of Public Utility...
Meet William SEE ATTORNEYSSpecialties:
Utilities and Telecommunications
Education:
B.A., DePauw University
J.D., University of Missouri - Columbia
Scott A. Hamblin
For almost twenty years, Scott Hamblin has litigated cases in Circuit Courts and United States District Courts throughout Missouri. Scott regularly practices in the areas of family law, divorce, child custody, paternity, child custody modifications, State and Federal Criminal defense including drug trafficking, drug possession, firearm offenses, sexual crimes, money laundering, driving while intoxicated (DWI/DUI), and manslaughter. As a former Assistant Prosecuting...
Meet Scott SEE ATTORNEYSSpecialties:
Accident and Injury Law
Administrative Law
Criminal Law
Family Law
DUI/DWI
Divorce
Education:
B.S., Missouri State University
J.D., University of Missouri-Columbia
Paul A. Boudreau
Paul Boudreau has a business and administrative law practice involving regulated industries including utilities. He also has experience in income, sales, and property tax appeals. His practice includes managing contested cases at hearing and appellate practice before the courts of appeals and the Missouri Supreme Court. He is a co-author of the chapter on the Missouri Public Service Commission in the Missouri Bar’s Administrative...
Meet Paul SEE ATTORNEYSSpecialties:
Utilities and Telecommunications
Business Law and Transactions Contracts
Administrative Law
Business Formation and Governance
Sales and Use Tax Appeals
Education:
B.S., University of Missouri - Columbia
J.D., University of Missouri - Columbia
L. Russell Mitten
For more than 20 years Russ Mitten served as chief legal officer and corporate secretary of large public companies in the telecommunications and public utility industries, most recently as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Citizens Communications Company (now Frontier Communications). His experience spans the full range of business and legal issues encountered by large and regulated companies, including mergers, acquisitions,...
Meet L. SEE ATTORNEYSSpecialties:
Business Formation and Governance
Business Law and Transactions
Utilities and Telecommunications
Labor and Employment Law
Education:
B.A.; Southeast Missouri State University
J.D.; Washington University in St. Louis
Johnny K. Richardson
Johnny Richardson practices in a wide variety of subject areas, including general civil litigation and trial and appellate work for clients. He is a former General Counsel for the State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts. He frequently represents physicians and other professionals in licensure and disciplinary proceedings before the Administrative Hearing Commission and professional licensing boards in Missouri, including the...
Meet Johnny SEE ATTORNEYSSpecialties:
Estate Planning
Professional Licensing
Administrative Law
Business Law and Transactions
Real Estate Law
Education:
B.S., B.A., University of Missouri - Columbia
J.D., University of Missouri - Columbia
Jamie J. Cox
Jamie Cox has a general administrative law practice. She is a former Assistant Attorney General and routinely handles matters before the Administrative Hearing Commission and various professional licensing boards, including the State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors, Board of Cosmetology and Barber Examiners, Board of Optometry, Missouri Dental Board and the Board of Nursing. She also represents agency clients in judicial review...
Meet Jamie SEE ATTORNEYSSpecialties:
Professional Licensing
Alcohol Beverage Law
Education:
B.A., University of Missouri-Columbia
J.D., University of Missouri-Columbia
James C. Swearengen (Retired)
Jim Swearengen represented electric and natural gas companies before regulatory bodies in the courts and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Energy Law for many years. Jim has retired as of April 3, 2017. Education: B.A., Lawrence University J.D., University of Missouri – Columbia
Meet James SEE ATTORNEYSEducation:
B.A., Lawrence University
J.D., University of Missouri - Columbia
Gregory C. Mitchell
Greg Mitchell is a former law clerk to a federal magistrate, Assistant Attorney General of Missouri, and Executive Director of the Missouri Motor Vehicle Commission, a state agency which was responsible for the licensure and regulation of Missouri’s motor vehicle sales industry. He has a general administrative and regulatory practice with an emphasis in motor vehicle dealer matters, franchise law, professional licensing, professional...
Meet Gregory SEE ATTORNEYSSpecialties:
Administrative Law
Education:
B.A., University of Missouri - Columbia
J.D., University of Missouri - Columbia
Erin L. Wiseman
Erin L. Wiseman has a general civil practice that includes Family Law, Criminal Law, Municipality Representation, and Business Law. Erin handles matters in various Circuit Courts throughout Missouri, practicing Divorce, Paternity, Child Custody, Child Support, Modifications, Traffic matters, Criminal matters, property and general business Litigation. Erin is a member of Zonta, Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce Young Professional (hYPe), Jefferson City Jaycees, Cole County...
Meet Erin SEE ATTORNEYSSpecialties:
Criminal Law
Family Law
Business Law
Education:
B.S., Truman State University
J.D., Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Dean L. Cooper
Dean Cooper has a general administrative and civil practice with emphasis on public utility law, estate planning, and probate administration. He has appeared extensively before the Missouri Public Service Commission on behalf of public utilities (electric, natural gas, water, and sewer). He has also appeared before both state and federal courts (trial and appellate level) and many administrative bodies. Dean is a...
Meet Dean SEE ATTORNEYSSpecialties:
Estate Planning
Utilities and Telecommunications
Administrative Law
Business Formation and Governance, Business Law and Transactions
Education:
B.A., Westminster College
J.D., University of Missouri -Columbia
David V. G. Brydon (1937 – 2012)
David V.G. Brydon (1937 – 2012), was one of the founders of Brydon, Swearengen & England, P.C. Born in Jefferson City, Mr. Brydon was a 1955 graduate of Jefferson City High School, where he served as class and student body president. He spent his undergraduate career at Westminster College in Fulton, Mo. and the University of Missouri – Columbia, graduating with a...
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Charles E. Smarr
Charlie Smarr practices primarily in the areas of alcohol beverage law and liquor licensing. He is a former supervisor of the Missouri Division of Liquor Control, Assistant Attorney General of Missouri and past president of the National Conference of State Liquor Administrators. His practice with the firm primarily involves representing interests of members of the alcohol beverage industry by providing corporate, administrative,...
Meet Charles SEE ATTORNEYSSpecialties:
Alcohol Beverage Law
Liquor Licensing
Education:
B.A., University of Missouri - Columbia
J.D., University of Missouri - Columbia
Brian T. McCartney
Brian McCartney has a general administrative and business practice with an emphasis in the area of corporate and telecommunications law. Brian regularly represents rural broadband and telecommunications providers in administrative, corporate, and regulatory matters. He is the author of the chapter on damages to personal property in the Missouri Bar’s Damages desk book. Brian is also a co-author of the chapter on administrative...
Meet Brian SEE ATTORNEYSSpecialties:
Utilities and Telecommunications
Business Law
Education:
B.A., Knox College
J.D., University of Missouri - Columbia
Blog
Wiseman and Hamblin Sponsor Jefferson City Jaycees Fair
BSE shareholders Erin Wiseman and Scott Hamblin are sponsors of the 2019 Jefferson City Jaycees Fair that will take place July 29 – August 3 at the Jefferson City Jaycees Fairgrounds, 1445 Fairgrounds Road, Jefferson City, MO.
Read MoreAll BlogsJennifer Hernandez Joins BSE
Jennifer Hernandez has joined BSE as an associate attorney as of June 17, 2019. Jennifer was previously a Staff counsel with the Missouri Public Service Commission for approximately six and a half years, where she worked on a variety of matters to include those associated with the electric, water and sewer industries. Jennifer was most recently with the Office of the Missouri Attorney General, where she was a part...
Read MoreAll BlogsTornado Recap
A random assortment of pictures from the 500 and 600 blocks of East Capital Avenue in Jefferson City, on May 23, 2019 (the day after the tornado). Our office is in the 300 block and, amazingly, completely unscathed. Much work has bene done since these pictures were taken. Unfortunately, much work also remains to be done.
Read MoreAll BlogsGreat 8 2018
BSE again sponsored a team in the Machens Great 8 Holiday Basketball Tournament, which took place December 27-29, 2018. This year we sponsored the Mt. Lebanon High School Blue Devils from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. BSE shareholder Dean Cooper was the team host. Mt. Lebanon finished in third place in the tournament after defeating Helias Catholic High School in the first round, losing to Harvest Prep from Ohio in the Semi-finals...
Read MoreAll BlogsCeres Removed from Capital For Restoration
The bronze sculpture of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture, fertility and a mother’s love of her children, was removed from the top of the Missouri Capitol dome on November 15 as part of a multi-million dollar renovation of the entire building. The 10 foot tall, 2-ton statue will undergo repairs from damage sustained by lightning strikes. Attorneys Paul Boudreau, Erin Wiseman, Greg Mitchell and Stephen Rehagen walked the...
Read MoreAll BlogsBSE Celebrates 50-Year Association With MADA
BSE Shareholders Johnny Richardson and Greg Mitchell, along with BSE Associate Stephen Rehagen, traveled to Branson last week to celebrate BSE’s 50 year association with the Missouri Automobile Dealers Association (MADA). The late David Brydon began to represent MADA in 1968. Mr. Brydon, and then BSE, have had a continuing relationship with MADA since that time. David Brydon introduced Johnny Richardson to MADA when he joined the firm in 1980....
Read MoreAll BlogsBSE Observance of Independence Day
In observance of Independence Day, BSE will close at noon today and will be closed on Wednesday, July 4. We will return to regular office hours on Thursday, July 5. The “Salute to America” stages and carnival are set up downtown, so street parking in front of our office is difficult. Whether you are riding rides or just relaxing at home, all of us at BSE wish you a...
Read MoreAll BlogsBSE Helps Sponsor Evening Lions Club Tournament
Brydon, Swearengen & England P.C., was recently a hole sponsor for the Jefferson City Evening Lions Club 25rd Annual Golf Tournament. The proceeds of the Jefferson City Evening Lions Club Tournament helps the Jefferson City Evening Lions Club assist a variety of many different important and worthwhile causes in the local community.
Read MoreAll BlogsZonta – Second Chance Scholarships Available
Pictured is Ruthi Sturdevant, chair, and Erin Wiseman, co-chair, of the 2018 Zonta Yellow Rose Luncheon presenting awards for Women of Achievement. Zonta is an international women’s organization of professional women that empowers and worldwide through service and advocacy. The Yellow Rose Luncheon is unique to Jefferson City in that it raises money for the Second Chance Scholarship Fund for women who have not taken a traditional educational route, are...
Read MoreAll BlogsBSE to Again Sponsor Team in Joe Machens Great 8 Classic
BSE is proud to again sponsor a team in the Joe Machens Great 8 Classic taking place in Jefferson City on December 28-30, 2017, as a part of the Jefferson City Holiday Hoops Showcase. This year is somewhat unique in that BSE will sponsor the hometown Jefferson City Jays, who are coached by former BSE Shareholder Mark Anderson. The Jays open play in the tournament on December 28, at...
Read MoreAll BlogsBSE Christmas Party
The annual BSE Christmas Party was held on December 2, 2017, at the Cole County Historical Society. Specifically, food and drink was supplied in the Upschulte House, which was constructed in the 1830’s in the 300 block of West High Street and, in 1980, moved behind the Cole County Historical Society Museum.
Read MoreAll BlogsRehagen Joins BSE
Brydon, Swearengen & England P.C. is pleased to announce that Stephen A. Rehagen has become associated with the firm. Stephen is a graduate of Helias Catholic High School (2010); the University of Notre Dame (2014) and; most recently, the St. Louis University School of Law (2017). He will initially have a general civil practice with an emphasis on estate planning.
Read MoreAll BlogsEclipse – A Once in a Lifetime Event
Monday, August 21st in Jefferson City was a notable day in its history. It was in the path of totality for a solar eclipse. The event drew visitors from around the state and the country. The weather cooperated with clear skies when the total eclipse began at 1:13 in the afternoon, lasting just over two minutes. It was a celestial spectacular. The temperature dropped and the night creatures began...
Read MoreAll BlogsEclipse – August 21, 2017
The law offices of Brydon, Swearengen & England P.C. will be closed August 21, 2017, along with the Missouri State offices located in Cole County, Missouri, as the result of parking issues associated with the Capital Eclipse Events. We will reopen on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. Happy Eclipse!
Read MoreAll BlogsWiseman and Hamblin Sponsor Jefferson City Jaycees Fair
BSE shareholders Erin Wiseman and Scott Hamblin are sponsors of the 2019 Jefferson City Jaycees Fair that will take place July 29 – August 3 at the Jefferson City...
Read MoreAll BlogsHappy 4th of July Weekend
Today will be the last day you can get a ride on the scrambler along with a consultation. 🙂 BSE will be closed July 4 and 5 for Independence...
Read MoreAll BlogsJennifer Hernandez Joins BSE
Jennifer Hernandez has joined BSE as an associate attorney as of June 17, 2019. Jennifer was previously a Staff counsel with the Missouri Public Service Commission for approximately six...
Read MoreAll BlogsTornado Recap
A random assortment of pictures from the 500 and 600 blocks of East Capital Avenue in Jefferson City, on May 23, 2019 (the day after the tornado). Our office...
Read MoreAll BlogsGreat 8 2018
BSE again sponsored a team in the Machens Great 8 Holiday Basketball Tournament, which took place December 27-29, 2018. This year we sponsored the Mt. Lebanon High School Blue...
Read MoreAll BlogsWiseman Attends Mansion Fund Raiser
Erin Wiseman attended the Friends of Missouri Governor’s Mansion fundraiser with Governor Mike Parson and Councilman Ron Fitzwater. Friends of the Missouri Governor’s Mansion raises money to restore and...
Read MoreAll BlogsCeres Removed from Capital For Restoration
The bronze sculpture of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture, fertility and a mother’s love of her children, was removed from the top of the Missouri Capitol dome on...
Read MoreAll BlogsBSE Celebrates 50-Year Association With MADA
BSE Shareholders Johnny Richardson and Greg Mitchell, along with BSE Associate Stephen Rehagen, traveled to Branson last week to celebrate BSE’s 50 year association with the Missouri Automobile Dealers...
Read MoreAll BlogsWiseman Assists With Cole County Fair
Erin Wiseman, 2015 Past President of the Jefferson City Jaycees, frying french fries, tater tots, and tender loins for visitors at the Cole County Fair. The Cole County Fair...
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