Attorneys

Brett Simon represents companies of all sizes and industries in personal injury cases and commercial disputes at all stages of litigation. Whether it’s a pre-suit investigation, a wrongful death claim, a breach of contract, a serious injury, or a consumer protection issue, Brett draws upon his broad base of litigation experience to efficiently reach a favorable resolution. Recognizing that litigation is a team effort, Brett works collaboratively with the other professionals on his team to develop the best strategy available. Brett also takes a pro-active approach to his clients’ goals by using amicus briefs in key appellate cases to encourage changes in precedent or new interpretations of law.
Representative Experience:
- Successfully negotiated a walk-away settlement on behalf of a non-profit organization sued by a vendor
- Obtained successful appellate affirmance of defense verdict in medical malpractice case, with the unanimous opinion issued only twelve days after oral argument
- Obtained successful appellate affirmance of defense verdict in a breach of warranty case involving issues of first impression related to an insurance company’s subrogation rights
- Obtained voluntary dismissal of client after a filing summary judgment motion in a case with multi-million-dollar exposure potential.
Industries
Practices
Admissions
- Missouri
- Kansas
- USDC, Western District of Missouri
- USDC, Western District of Missouri Bankruptcy
- USDC, District of Kansas
- USDC, District of Kansas Bankruptcy
Education
- University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2015
- University of South Dakota, B.A., with honors, 2012
Memberships & Activities
- Defense Research Institute
- Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
- Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers
- Amicus Committee
Awards & Recognition
- Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers® Rising Stars, 2019