An accomplished trial attorney, Brad represents clients in complex litigation when substantial injuries and damages are at issue.
Overview
Focused on the manufacturing, energy and transportation industries, Brad litigates cases involving complex product liability claims, catastrophic workplace injuries, class actions, contract disputes and trade secrets misappropriation. He counsels clients on product labels and consumer warnings and compliance with certification agency performance standards.
Brad has been admitted to practice pro hac vice in state and federal courts in 27 states, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.
Experience
Represents a propane company in U.S. courts in lawsuits seeking substantial damages for personal injuries, death and property damage
Represents transportation companies faced with litigation involving serious personal injuries, death and property damage
Represents manufacturer in the material handling industry in product liability lawsuits
Prosecuted derivative shareholder claim relating to improper management of company
Represents a national retailer in class action lawsuits alleging deceptive trade practices pending in MDL proceedings
Prosecutes claims for misappropriation of trade secrets, breach of fiduciary duty, unfair competition and civil conspiracy related to electronic theft of trade secrets by a competitor
Acted as national counsel for manufacturer of residential smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms in product liability lawsuits across the country
Represented welding products manufacturer in mass tort lawsuits filed by 3,000 welders in over 1,100 lawsuits pending in eight states and in MDL proceedings in Cleveland, Ohio
Represented a natural gas provider in over three dozen lawsuits and more than a hundred claims arising from a catastrophic natural gas explosion that leveled half of a city block
Represented a well-known national manufacturer of construction tools and equipment in product liability litigation
News & Insights
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Recognitions
Recognitions
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® list, 2025
Recognized by Benchmark Litigation as a Future Star
Recognized by Benchmark Litigation as a Top Litigator Under 40
Professional & Civic Activities
Professional & Civic Activities
Legal Aid of Western Missouri, Member of the Board Trustees, 2014-present
Blue Valley Educational Foundation, Board Member, 2013-present
Kansas Appleseed, Board Member, 2018-present
Kansas Bar Association
The Missouri Bar
Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
Lawyers Association of Kansas City
Practices & Industries
Admissions
- Missouri, 2002
- Kansas, 2003
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri, 2002
- U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas, 2003
Education
University of Kansas, J.D., 2002
- Order of the Coif
- Kansas Law Review
University of Arizona, B.S.B.A., Finance, 1999