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Congratulations to BSE Shareholder Erin Wiseman for being voted #1 Attorney and #1 Family Law Attorney in the Jefferson City News Tribune Best of the Best 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards!

BSE Shareholder Erin Wiseman recently prevailed in an appeal of a family law matter before the Missouri Court of Appeals for the Eastern District.  The case – K.T.L. by Her Next Friend, K.L.., and K.L. Individually, Respondents, vs. A.G., Appellant. –  (Overview Summary) – was decided on December 28, 2021, and became final in January of 2022. The Court of Appeals found that the statutes governing third-party custody required appellant …

Jefferson City Magazine 2022 CITY’s Best results have been announced and we very excited to share that attorney Scott A. Hamblin has received 1st place in the Best Lawyer category! This is a tremendous honor and we are very grateful for the recognition. Check Jefferson City Magazine’s website in April for a full list of winners in their Special Edition CITY’s Best issue. https://bit.ly/3qQSnP2

When in love and planning a future together, no one wants to consider the possibility of divorce. But divorce happens, and as a result, you may want to consider a prenuptial agreement beforehand. A prenuptial agreement (also known as a prenup or premarital agreement) is a legal contract that both the future husband and wife agree to in writing. The couple states their rights regarding premarital assets and how those …

BSE Attorney Stephen A. Rehagen graduated as a member of the Leadership Jefferson City Class of 2020/2021 on November 18, 2021.  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 Class of 2020 was halfway through its sessions in early 2020 when it was postponed for approximately …

BSE shareholder Erin Wiseman recently visited the USS Jefferson City in her role as JC councilwoman.  A very nice article from the Jefferson City News Tribune concerning this visit may be found at the following Link – JC Councilwoman Visits USS Jefferson City

No matter what the extenuating circumstances are, divorce is difficult for everyone involved. It can be emotionally painful as well as financially devastating. Make sure you have a divorce lawyer who can stand in the gap for you.  Dissolution of Marriage/Divorce in Missouri Divorce is the process of dissolving a marital estate and returning each spouse to their separate legal state. In Missouri, the legal process for ending a marriage …

The BSE team of Johnny Richardson, Trip England, Tanner Richardson, and Hank England took first place in Flight B of the 3rd Annual MADA Charitable Foundation Golf Tournament on Monday, October 11th at The Club at Old Hawthorne in Columbia, Missouri.  One hundred percent (100%) of the proceeds of this event will be used by the MADA Foundation for the funding of statewide charitable organizations and events.

Kinzi Harvis is a new associate with Brydon, Swearengen & England.  She is licensed to practice in the state of Missouri and her practice focuses on the areas of Criminal Law and Civil Law, including Family Law. Ms. Harvis holds a Dispute Resolution Law concentration certificate from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law. She previously attended Florida State University where she received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and minored …

NCSLA ANNOUNCES HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES The National Conference of State Liquor Administrators (NCSLA) is pleased to announce three inductees to the NCSLA Hall of Fame: Mr. A. Keith Burt of the Oklahoma Alcoholic Beverage Laws Enforcement (ABLE) Commission, Ms. Lynne J. Omlie with the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States (DISCUS), and Mr. Charles E. Smarr of the law firm Brydon, Swearengen & England P.C. in Jefferson City, Missouri. …

Jamie Cox is serving a fifth year as a Vice-Chair for the Missouri Bar’s Administrative Law Committee.  In this role, Jamie has recently been working with the Missouri Administrative Hearing Commission to plan a continuing legal education program that will take place on August 30, 2021 at 1:00 p.m.  The presentation will include three segments covering best practices before the AHC, the AHC’s new online portal and e-filing, and disciplinary …

BSE Shareholder Erin Wiseman is participating in the Zonta Club fundraiser for the Second Chance Scholarship fund.  This effort was recently covered by KRCG TV – Zonta Club of Jefferson City typically holds an annual Yellow Rose luncheon to raise money for its Second Chance Scholarship fund. Zonta is an international organization that advocates for women’s rights. The fundraiser this year will be a virtual wine tasting to raise money for scholarships.\

BSE shareholder Erin Wiseman was featured in the March 1, 2021 issue of the Jefferson City News Tribune.  The article was titled – Erin Wiseman’s ‘infatuation with the courtroom’ plays role in service to Jefferson City (“Erin Wiseman has always had an infatuation with the courtroom. As a child, when her father was the county clerk in Shelby County, he would take her to the courtroom, where every once in a …

Happy Halloween from BSE!  

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 outstanding …

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 office …

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 entrance.  Please call 573.635.7166, to arrange for entry.

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 conference …

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

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 Columbia is #10.   See the link.  

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.  

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 and a little BSE swag.

Congratulations to BSE Shareholder Scott Hamblin for being named one of the City’s Best Lawyers by Jefferson City Magazine.  

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 at …

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.

BSE Attorneys Trip England, Scott Hamblin, Stephen Rehagen, Jennifer Hernandez and Jesse Craig attended the Cole County Bar Association Christmas Party on December 12, 2019 at the Capital Bluffs Events Center.

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 included …

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 .

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.

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 native …