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 …
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 days.
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/
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.
We hope everyone is having a wonderful Labor Day. The lovely flowers below are outside the BSE offices and are provided and maintained by River City Florist.
BSE’s Erin Wiseman and Jennifer Hernandez participated in Piccadilly in White Aug. 3, 2019, when High Street was turned into a summer party location. The Piccadilly is hosted by Downtown Jefferson City to raise funds for beautification of the downtown area.
The Jefferson City Convention and Visitors Bureau has released this new video from Tag Studios:
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.
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 Day weekend. Have a happy and safe 4th.
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 of …
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.
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 on …
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 repair the Missouri Governor’s Mansion.
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 several …
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. Johnny …
Happy Halloween! From the BSE Staff.
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 will run through Saturday, August 4, 2018.
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 safe …
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.
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 returning …
On April 26, 2018, BSE celebrated Administrative Professionals week with an afternoon outing on the deck at J Pfennys in Jefferson City, MO.
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 7 …
The annual BSE Christmas Party was held on December 2, 2017, at the Cole County Historical Society. Specifically, food and drink were 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.
Happy Halloween from the Staff at BS&E.
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.
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 to …
