David G. Brydon (1937-2012)
Original Founder 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
Dean L. Cooper
Dean Cooper, known as an experienced Missouri attorney, has been seasoned legal counsel in the complex and highly regulated fields of public utility law and energy law for many years. With a distinguished career built on a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and a commitment to client success, Dean at Brydon, Swearengen & England P.C.
SPECIALTIES:
Utilities, Energy Law
Education
B.A., Westminster College
J.D., University of Missouri -Columbia
Jamie J. Cox
Jamie Cox is currently Of Counsel to Brydon, Swearengen & England P.C. Jamie is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law. In law school, she was a member of the Journal of Dispute Resolution, and she received the Judge L.F. Cottey Advocacy Award for excellence in oral and written advocacy.
SPECIALTIES:
Professional Licensing
Alcohol Beverage Law
Education
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
SPECIALTIES:
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),
SPECIALTIES:
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
Mikinzi (Kinzi) C. Harvis
Raised with integrity in the Air Force community, Kinzi Harvis has traveled extensively throughout 13 different countries, living in Asia for over seven years, before deciding to call Missouri home. A graduate of Florida State University, she went on to earn her JD from the University of Missouri School of Law in Columbia where she
SPECIALTIES:
Family Law
General Practice
Education
B.S. Florida State University - Tallahassee
J.D. University of Missouri School of Law - 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
SPECIALTIES:
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 was 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 is general counsel for the Missouri Automobile Dealers Association, Missouri State
SPECIALTIES:
Administrative Law
Education
B.A., University of Missouri - Columbia
J.D., University of Missouri - Columbia
Johnny K. Richardson (1954-2024)
Johnny Richardson passed away on October 9, 2024, after a long illness. Johnny graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Law in 1980, and practiced law with Brydon, Swearengen & England P.C. for 44 years. He practiced in a wide variety of subject areas, including general civil litigation and trial and appellate work for
Education
B.S., B.A., University of Missouri - Columbia
J.D., University of Missouri - Columbia
Stephen A. Rehagen
Born and raised in mid-Missouri, Stephen Rehagen has a general civil practice focusing primarily on estate planning, probate, and trust administration. Stephen also assists businesses with formation and governance, and he represents companies seeking federal permits to produce or distribute alcohol. Stephen has been recognized as a Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in the fields
SPECIALTIES:
Estate Planning
Probate/Trust Administration
Business Law
Liquor Licensing
Education
B.A., University of Notre Dame
J.D., St. Louis University
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
SPECIALTIES:
Alcohol Beverage Law
Liquor Licensing
Education
B.A., University of Missouri - Columbia
J.D., University of Missouri - Columbia
James C. Swearengen (Retired)
James “Jim” Swearengen is a retired energy law attorney who for decades was a cornerstone of the utilities and energy law landscape in Missouri. His distinguished career at Brydon, Swearengen & England P.C. was defined by skilled advocacy for electric and natural gas companies, earning him widespread recognition and respect. While Jim has enjoyed a
Education
B.A., Lawrence University
J.D., University of Missouri - Columbia
Erin L. Wiseman
Erin L. Wiseman has a general civil practice that includes Missouri Sales and Use Tax, Family Law, Municipality Representation, and Business Law. Erin handles matters in front of the Administrative Hearing Commission and various Circuit Courts throughout Missouri, practicing Divorce, Paternity, Child Custody, Child Support, Modifications, Traffic matters, property and general business Litigation. Erin is
SPECIALTIES:
Missouri Sales and Use Tax
Family Law
Business Law
Municipal Law
Education
B.S., Truman State University
J.D., Thomas M. Cooley Law School
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