The Fourth Edition of the MoBarCLE Missouri Administrative Law (2011) deskbook has been published. The Missouri Bar states that “The Supreme Court of Missouri has noted that ‘administrative law is an increasingly important area of practice in Missouri.’ Weber v. Firemen’s Ret. Sys., 872 S.W.2d 477, 478 (Mo. banc 1994). . . . This two-volume
I recently obtained a favorable ruling following a hearing on a motion to suppress evidence and statements in connection with a traffic stop. My client was arrested following a traffic stop for the criminal law violation of felony possession of a controlled substance. I argued that the law enforcement officer violated my client’s rights under the Fourth
Scott Hamblin recently served as a panelist for the MBCH Children and Family Ministries Foster Care Services. Mr. Hamblin addressed an audience of foster parents who were completing licensing requirements. Mr. Hamblin discussed issues and answered questions concerning the court process and procedures for adoption, guardianship, and permanency planning. Scott Hamblin is a shareholder with Brydon, Swearengen
Cole County, Missouri has a new program for individuals arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) creatively named the “DWI Court.” The DWI Court was created following enactment of law by the Missouri General Assembly. Despite the statutory provisions allowing for participation in a DWI court by first time DWI offenders, only individuals with repeat DWI
Scott Hamblin was appointed to serve as legal counsel for the Missouri Jaycees for the 2011 year. The Missouri Jaycees is a not-for-profit corporation. The United States Junior Chamber (JCs or more commonly Jaycees) is a leadership training and civic organization for people between the ages of 18 and 41. Areas of emphasis are business
On January 19, 2011, John Borgmeyer, an attorney from Brydon, Swearengen & England’s firm, helped a client prove her case at an appeals hearing before the Social Security Administration. The client suffered from severe and recurring depression as well as anxiety that prevented her from working her job. In the past, Borgmeyer has also successfully
May peace, prosperity, and happiness be yours throughout the holidays and new year. From all of us at Brydon, Swearengen & England P.C.
James C. Swearengen of Brydon, Swearengen & England has been named a “Groundbreaking Lawyer of 2010” by Public Utilities Fortnightly for his work in the areas of state utility regulation and utility litigation. The magazine included Swearengen in its list of groundbreaking attorneys published in a November 2010 article entitled “Legal Battleground: 2010 Law &
Scott Hamblin has authored the 2010 Cumulative Supplement to Chapter 1 entitled Chemical Test Refusal Cases which is being published by the Missouri Bar Association in its Missouri DWI Law and Practice desk book. The article provides in summary fashion legal opinions from the Missouri Courts of Appeal and changes in Missouri law governing situations involving a person’s refusal
The storefront of Brydon, Swearengen & England’s office at 312 E. Capitol Avenue includes a window into Jefferson City history. The Hammond Building has been a part of downtown Jefferson City since C.G. Hammond built the structure as a grocery warehouse around 1910—about the same time the state capitol was under construction a few blocks
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