Brad prides himself on providing demonstrable value to clients with efficient and effective advice.
Overview
Businesses, national banks and loan servicers depend on Brad for his firm grasp of real estate law litigation, lending practices, employment, bankruptcy and creditors' rights issues. He's their go-to lawyer when facing commercial litigation.
Experience
- Brad has disposed of hundreds of matters from inception over the years involving leasing, eminent domain, taxation, development, mechanics liens, lien priority, reformation, foreclosure, eviction and various adversary matters.
- His appellate experience includes arguing the seminal Kansas Supreme Court case that established how lenders handle second mortgages in default, Fidelity Bank v. King.
- Brad served as both trial and appellate counsel to Kansas City area condominium owners and their lenders in a dispute with a subdivision developer over the common area allocated to their property in Fastnacht v. Ge, 488 S.W.3d 178 (Mo.App.W.D., 2016).
- Brad has resolved multiple state and federal court claims arising pursuant to state usury laws and represented lenders in Truth Lending (TILA) Residential Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA) and Fair Debt Collections Practices Act (FDCPA) litigation.
- Sharing his knowledge with others, Brad is a regular presenter at real estate and litigation seminars in the Midwest.
News & Insights
News
Publications
"Replacement Theory as a Viable Alternative to Equitable Subrogation," Title Insurance Litigation Committee Newsletter, November, 2015
Speaking Engagements
The New ALTA Title Insurance Endorsements Dissected," NBI, Inc., Kansas City, Missouri, 2015,"
"Title Law from Start to Finish," NBI, Inc., Clayton, Missouri, June, 2016
Recognitions
Recognitions
Selected to The Best Lawyers in America® list, 2025-2027
Professional & Civic Activities
Professional & Civic Activities
Kansas Bar Association
American Bar Association
Missouri Bar Association
Johnson County Bar Association
Kansas City Metro Bar Association
Catholic Youth Organization Volunteer
Johnson County 3 & 2 Youth League Volunteer
Practices & Industries
Admissions
- U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Kansas
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Missouri
- U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
- Kansas
- Missouri
Education
University of Kansas School of Law, J.D.
Fort Hayes State University B.A., with honors
