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
Paul A. Boudreau (Retired)
Paul Boudreau had a business and administrative law practice involving regulated industries including utilities. and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America in the area of Energy Law. Paul has retired as of July 2020. Education: B.S., University of Missouri – Columbia J.D., University of Missouri – Columbia
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
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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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
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
Jesse W. Craig
Jesse W. Craig focuses his practice on the areas of Criminal Law and Civil Law, including Family Law, Estates and Trusts, and Business Law. He holds a Criminal Law concentration certificate from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law. During law school, Jesse devoted time to representing indigent and under-served members of the community by working with both the Trial and Central...
Meet Jesse SEE ATTORNEYSEducation:
B.A., University of Missouri -Columbia
J.D., University of Missouri -Columbia
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
Jennifer L. Hernandez
Jennifer Hernandez has a general administrative and civil practice with an 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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Blog
England, Smarr and Cooper Named to Best Lawyers
William R. (Trip) England III, Dean L. Cooper and Charles E. Smarr of Brydon, Swearengen & England P.C. have been selected for inclusion in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers in America®. Mr. Smarr is listed in food and beverage law; Mr. Cooper in energy law; and, Mr. England in energy and communications law. Best Lawyers is the oldest peer review publication in the legal profession. Its lists of...
Read MoreAll BlogsWiseman Featured in News Tribune Article
BSE Shareholder and Jefferson City Ward 3 Councilwoman Erin Wiseman was featured in the August 26, 2020 Jefferson City News Tribune article entitled Elected Women Reflect on the Importance of Women’s Equality. The article interviewed local women elected officials as they reflected on the 100 year anniversary of women obtaining the right to vote in America. Ms. Wiseman indicates in the article that “the desire to run for elected...
Read MoreAll BlogsBSE Mask Requirements – Options for Payment
In accordance with CDC guidelines, BRYDON, SWEARENGEN & ENGLAND P.C. is scheduling meetings by video and telephone conference and will do so for the immediate future. If you must meet with one of our attorneys in-person, then masks are required to be worn at all times. If you need to speak to one of our attorneys or staff, then please call our office at 573-635-7166 and we will schedule a telephone or video...
Read MoreAll BlogsRichard Lemonds v. Bening Automotive Group, LLC Class Action Settlement Information
The following linked documents reflect the Order Granting Preliminary Approval of Settlement and Settlement Agreement and Release in the class action matter currently pending in arbitration, Richard Lemonds v. Bening Automotive Group, LLC, claim number 213764: Order Granting Preliminary Approval of Settlement Settlement Agreement and Release
Read MoreAll BlogsBSE Adds On-Line Payment Option
BSE has added an on-line payment option to its web site. There is a “Make Payment” button in the upper right hand corner of each page of the site that allows for on-line payment of our invoices. Payments may be made by MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover or electronic check.
Read MoreAll BlogsWiseman Honored By International Jaycees
The United States Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate bestowed upon Shareholder Erin Wiseman the honor of Senator. A JCI Senatorship is the highest honor which can be bestowed upon a current or past member by Junior Chamber International for outstanding service to the organization. It provides a unique means for recognizing a member’s outstanding achievements. The local Jefferson City Jaycees nominated Erin for the honor and she received it...
Read MoreAll BlogsBSE Sponsors Capital City Hoops Showcase
BSE was once again a proud sponsor of the Capital City Hoops Showcase. The Joe Machens Great Eight Classic and the Jefferson Bank Holiday Hoops Classic included out-of-state teams from Ohio, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Tennessee; teams from St. Joseph and Eureka; as well as local teams from Blair Oaks, Jefferson City, Helias Catholic, Tolton Catholic, and Columbia Hickman.
Read MoreAll BlogsRehagen to Join Leadership JC Class of 2020
BSE Attorney Stephen A. Rehagen was informed this week that he has been selected to be a part of the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce Leadership Jefferson City Class of 2020. Leadership Jefferson City is designed to identify and motivate emerging leaders, and to develop their potential for community leadership roles by exposing them to the opportunities, realities, and challenges of the community. The topics of the eleven sessions...
Read MoreAll BlogsCooper Participates in Westminster Bar Association Event
BSE Shareholder Dean Cooper recently participated in a Westminster Bar Association event at Westminster College in conjunction with a setting of a panel of the Missouri Court of Appeals – Western District. Cooper is pictured and quoted in the following article – Westminster Bar Association Helps Pre-Law Students Witness Law in Action .
Read MoreAll BlogsWiseman Hosts Zonta Second Chance Scholarship Winners
Erin Wiseman and her dogs, Diesel and Felix, host Zonta Second Chance Scholarship Winners at her home along with other Zonta Club members to congratulate each of the recipients on receiving their scholarship. Zonta is a women’s organization that raises money each year at their annual Yellow Rose Luncheon to advance the education of women. This year’s luncheon will be held on May 12, 2020 at the Capitol Plaza.
Read MoreAll BlogsJesse Craig Joins BSE
Jesse W. Craig has joined BSE as an Associate. Mr. Craig is a 2019 graduate of the University of Missouri School of Law. While there he focused on representing indigent and under-served members of the community by working with the Missouri State Public Defender, as well as participating in such programs as the University of Missouri School of Law Veterans Clinic and the Midwest Innocence Project. Mr. Craig, a...
Read MoreAll BlogsEpple Competes in Vintage Car Rally
BSE Paralegal Lorene Epple (in yellow jacket), took on a new adventure and competed as driver in a family 1964 Ford Falcon in the 2019 Coker Tire Challenge (along with her Navigator, Mallory). The Coker Challenge is a precise timed car Rally over 3 days. This was Lorene’s first vintage car rally of which she came in at 7th place and scored two Aces (perfect scores) over the 3...
Read MoreAll BlogsWiseman for Zonta 100
BSE shareholder Erin Wiseman was recently featured in the Jefferson City News Tribune in regard to her admiration for Missouri Supreme Court Judge Mary Rhodes Russell,as a part of the recognition of the 100-year anniversary of Zonta International, a nonprofit organization that fights for women’s equality while providing a plethora of services to communities in dozens of countries. http://www.newstribune.com/news/news/story/2019/sep/30/erin-wiseman-looks-missouri-supreme-court-justice-mary-rhodes-russell/797548/
Read MoreAll BlogsWiseman and Rehagen Attend SCG Legal Meeting
BSE shareholder Erin Wiseman and Stephen Rehagen recently attended the SCG Legal Annual Meeting in Washington D.C. at the Watergate Hotel on September 5 & 6. They attended various discussions throughout the course of the conference with a Capstone Session with Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein discussing 45 A Forty-Five Year Watergate Retrospective.
Read MoreAll BlogsEngland, Smarr and Cooper Named to Best Lawyers
William R. (Trip) England III, Dean L. Cooper and Charles E. Smarr of Brydon, Swearengen & England P.C. have been selected for inclusion in the 2021 edition of Best...
Read MoreAll BlogsWiseman Featured in News Tribune Article
BSE Shareholder and Jefferson City Ward 3 Councilwoman Erin Wiseman was featured in the August 26, 2020 Jefferson City News Tribune article entitled Elected Women Reflect on the Importance...
Read MoreAll BlogsWork Underway at BSE – Use Side Entrance
A new roof is on the way at BSE. Unfortunately, this means that for approximately the next two weeks visitors will need to enter and exit through the side...
Read MoreAll BlogsBSE Mask Requirements – Options for Payment
In accordance with CDC guidelines, BRYDON, SWEARENGEN & ENGLAND P.C. is scheduling meetings by video and telephone conference and will do so for the immediate future. If you must meet with one...
Read MoreAll BlogsRichard Lemonds v. Bening Automotive Group, LLC Class Action Settlement Information
The following linked documents reflect the Order Granting Preliminary Approval of Settlement and Settlement Agreement and Release in the class action matter currently pending in arbitration, Richard Lemonds v....
Read MoreAll BlogsLocal Cities Make Business Insider List
Business Insider ranks the 30 best cities to live in after the corona virus pandemic. It is a fine list for Central Missouri – Jefferson City is #2 and...
Read MoreAll BlogsBSE Adds On-Line Payment Option
BSE has added an on-line payment option to its web site. There is a “Make Payment” button in the upper right hand corner of each page of the site...
Read MoreAll BlogsScott Hamblin at 2020 City’s Best Event
Scott Hamblin will be present at the City’s Best Event on March 2, 2020, at Capital Bluffs Event Center, as presented by the Jefferson City Magazine. Look for Scott...
Read MoreAll BlogsHamblin Named One of City’s Best
Congratulations to BSE Shareholder Scott Hamblin for being named one of the City’s Best Lawyers by Jefferson City Magazine.
Read MoreAll BlogsWiseman Honored By International Jaycees
The United States Junior Chamber International (JCI) Senate bestowed upon Shareholder Erin Wiseman the honor of Senator. A JCI Senatorship is the highest honor which can be bestowed upon...
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