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Experience

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J. Bradley Young has almost thirty years of experience in all aspects of workers compensation defense in both Missouri and Illinois, including the investigation of claims, trials, and appellate work. Mr. Young has spoken before corporate organizations and at in-house client seminars for many years, and frequently lectures for nationally known seminar companies on topics relating to workers’ compensation claims, employer liability, and third-party administration of claims.

  • LinkedIn Profile and representative client list can be found by clicking here.  Clients include:
    • Acuity Insurance
    • American Family Insurance
    • Domino’s Pizza
    • Employers Insurance Group
    • Great West Casualty Insurance
    • Liberty Mutual Insurance
    • L. Keeley Construction
    • Beelman Truck Company
    • Beelman Ready Mix
    • Knight Transportation
    • Dart Transportation
    • Geodis Logistics
    • Metro/Bi-State Transportation
    • Transforce Transportation
    • Harrah’s Casino
    • Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies
    • QuikTrip (QT)
    • YMCA
    • Travelers’ Insurance
    • Gallagher Bassett
    • Camping World
    • Kienstra Concrete
    • Lutheran Senior Services
  • Active member of the Workers Compensation Section of the Missouri Bar Association

Legislative Drafting

Mr. Young was on the legislative drafting committee for the 2005 revision to the Missouri Workers Compensation Act and provided legal counsel to the Missouri House of Representatives in 2005 on how to reform the Missouri Workers Compensation Act.  Mr. Young also drafted large portions of the proposed 2018 revisions to the Missouri Workers Compensation Act.

Additionally, Mr. Young is frequently called to testify before the Missouri Legislature on issues related to how legislative changes to the Act might affect Employers and Insurance Carriers throughout Missouri, including most recently:

  • Missouri Senate, Tuesday, February 20, 2018, testifying in support of Senate Bill 601 regarding whether the Missouri Division of Workers Compensation should adopt a medical fee schedule.

Upcoming Speaking Engagements

Brad is a frequent speaker at seminars, conferences, and safety meetings throughout Missouri and Illinois on issues related to Workers Compensation Defense, Employment Law, and OSHA issues.  Upcoming speaking engagements include:

  • Missouri Workers Compensation Law: Policies and Procedures, August 5, 2019, at Employers Insurance Group.
  • Missouri Workers Compensation Law: Policies and Procedures, August 21, 2019, at Berkshire Hathaway.

Recent Speaking Engagements

  • Ethical Claims Management, July 17, 2019 at Vanliner Insurance.  Seminar to address the tenets of ethical claims handling and how to implement same.
  • Kid’s Chance – Missouri Workers Compensation CLE Seminar, June 7, 2019 at St. Louis University School of Law.  Discussing new workers compensation case law during the past year and the impact of same.  Proceeds benefit Kids’ Chance of Missouri.  Call (314) 997-3390 or [email protected] for more information.
  • State of Missouri – Annual Workers Compensation Seminar, May 2-3, 2019.  This is the seminar sponsored by the Missouri Division of Workers Compensation.  Presentation:  Employers’ exposure to penalties, the assessment of penalties against Employees for drug and alcohol usage and how draft policies to respond to these issues.
  • Mid Missouri Safety Expo, April 25, 2019, speaking on how safety issues intersect with workers compensation law, and how workers compensation law drives the progress of safety procedures.  Holiday Inn – East, 915 Port Way, Columbia, MO 65201.
  • American Society of Safety Professionals – Professional Development Conference, Held at Ameren, Missouri, March 4, 2019.
  • American Bar Association Insurance Coverage Conference, Friday, March 1, 2019.  Presentation:  “Workers Compensation: Disruption is the Only Cure to Saving a Broken System”.  Tucson, Arizona.
  • Greater St. Louis Claims Association, Wednesday, February 6, 2019.  Quarterly Dinner presentation at Spazio’s at Westport Plaza, St. Louis.

Media

Mr. Young is the legal analyst for KMOX Radio in St. Louis, and is a frequent guest on local television station KTVI Channel 2, commenting on various legal issues and trends.  Additionally, Mr. Young writes monthly articles for journals and magazines on a wide variety of legal topics.  Some of the media appearances this year include:

  • KMOX – Overtime, August 8, 2019, discussing the Court of Appeals decision requiring The Fabulous Fox Theater to have closed-captioning for the hearing impaired at all performances, and issues related to immigration raids and deportations.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX – Overnight America, August 7, 2019, discussing the pending sentencing hearing for former St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger, how the Federal Judge will determine the length of the sentencing, and details related to same.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX – Overnight America, July 23, 2019, discussing issues related to whether the “Terms of Service” agreements on software and mobile apps are enforceable, and how courts view these ubiquitous agreements.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX – Overtime, July 18, 2019, discussing issues related to whether the investigator hired by St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner should be reimbursed for his legal fees, ongoing issues related to the Ethics Violation investigation into Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, and whether Netflix has a sustainable business model.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX – Overnight America, July 15, 2019, discussing the change in plea by John Rallo, one of the individuals involved in the “pay to play” scheme with former St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger, factors that caused Mr. Rallo to plead guilty, and issues related to sentencing and restitution.
  • KMOX – Overtime, July 11, 2019, discussing issues related to the Court of Appeals decision preventing President Trump from blocking individuals on Twitter based on the content of their speech.
  • KMOX – Hancock & Kelly, July 9, 2019, discussed whether St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner could still face legal issues arising from her prosecution of former Governor Eric Greitens, and issues related the Court of Appeals decision to allow the ACLU to challenge Missouri’s new restrictive abortion law.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX – Overnight America, July 7, 2019, sitting in as host and discussing issues related to legal and privacy issues associated with the proposed aerial surveillance of St. Louis.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX – The Mark Reardon Show, July 3, 2019, discussing issues related to St. Louis County’s $750,000 settlement of civil case related to a police shooting of a dog, and how the settlement was actually the result of questionable search and seizure procedures by the St. Louis County Police Department.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX – The Charlie Brennan Show, June 25, 2019, discussing the decision from the U.S. Supreme Court in Food Marketing Institute v. Argus Leader Media, limiting the application of Freedom of Information Act requests, and how this decision reduces government accountability and transparency.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX  – Total Information AM, June 22, 2019, discussing the decision by The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to reject the renewal of Planned Parenthood’s license to provide abortion services, the status of the civil case challenging this decision, and how this decision impacts the greater issue regard abortion rights in the United States.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX – Overnight America, June 20, 2019, discussing the decision from the Supreme Court holding that the “Peace Cross” in Maryland does not violate the First Amendment prohibition on the Establishment of Religion, and how this decision will affect other instances where plaintiffs challenge government mottoes, symbols, and statutes that reflect the religious heritage of the United States.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX – The Mark Reardon Show, June 18, 2019, discussing the indictment against Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner’s investigator, William Tisaby, and how this indictment might impact the Circuit Attorney herself.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX – Overnight America, June 17, 2019, discussing the indictment against Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner’s investigator, William Tisaby, and how this indictment might impact the Circuit Attorney herself.
  • KMOX Overtime, May 9, 2019, discussing whether the police should be allowed to force defendants to open cell phones pursuant to a warrant, whether the St. Louis City Police can arrest ATV riders who are illegally operating on City streets, and issues related to whether Missouri’s  vehicle emission testing laws should be withdrawn in light of the improving air quality.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX – Hancock & Kelly, May 3, 2019, discussing the guilty plea entered by former St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger and issues related to the anticipated prison sentence and the possibility of additional indictments.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX – Overtime, May 2, 2019, discussing issues related to Attorney General Robert Barr’s alleged misrepresentation of Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s report, whether General Motors should receive financial incentives to expand the GM factor in Wentzville, MO, and whether the legal age for vaping should be increased from 18 to 21.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX – The Charlie Brennan Show, April 30, 2019, part of a panel discussion with Virvus Jones and St. Louis County Counsel member Ernie Trakus, discussing  the Federal Indictment against St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger, the charges outlined in the indictment, and potential penalties for a guilty verdict or plea.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX – Overnight America, April 30, 2019, discussing the Federal Indictment against St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger, the charges outlined in the indictment, and potential penalties for a guilty verdict or plea.   Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX – The Mark Reardon Show, April 29, 2019, discussing the Federal Indictment against St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger, the charges outlined in the indictment, and potential penalties for a guilty verdict or plea.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX – Overnight America, April 29, 2019, discussing the decision by the San Antonio Airport Commission to ban Chick-Fil-A from the San Antonio Airport based on the Christian views of the CEO of Chick-Fil-A, and the legal ramifications of this decision.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Overtime, April 23, 2019, discussing issues related to proposed fixes for Social Security, whether felons should be given the right to vote, and whether the “Yahoo Yodler” should be entitled to residual benefits for performing the Yahoo yodel.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX The Charlie Brennan Show, April 18, 2019, discussing the release of the redacted Mueller Report on the investigation into President Trump’s alleged Russia collusion and the political and legal implications of the completed report.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Overnight America, April 16, 2019, discussing recent developments in the case of St. Louis v. Rams/Stan Kronke, recent developments related to the  Court of Appeals’ rejection of Kronke’s request for arbitration, and the likelihood of punitive damages and how this could impact settlement negotiations.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Overtime, April 11, 2019, discussing issues related to whether St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner should be reimbursed for her legal fees related to the criminal investigation focused on her and her office following the Governor Eric Greitens prosecution, whether the defendants (CNN, Washington Post, other media outlets) in the defamation and libel action filed by Covington School member Nick Sandmann will be able to have the case dismissed, and privacy issues related to Amazon employees listing to the in-home recordings made by Alexa-enabled devices.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Overtime, April 4, 2019, discussing issues related to the legislative push in Missouri to require that any state-wide vote to merge St. Louis City and St. Louis County must have more than 50% of the vote in both St. Louis City and St. Louis County in order to go into effect.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Overnight America, April 2, 2019, filling in for host Ryan Wrecker, discussing issues related to the constitutionality of President Trump’s Executive Order regarding Free Speech on college campuses, issues related to current attempts to eliminate the Electoral College, and whether the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences committed Anti-Trust violations by attempting to exclude streaming movie services from Oscar considerations.   https://kmox.radio.com/media/audio-channel/paul-shankman-news-antitrust-laws-vs-oscars
  • KMOX Overtime,  March 28, 2019, discussing legal issues related to the Federal investigation into St. Louis County Executive Steve Stenger, possible criminal actions by the County Executive, the Federal investigation into the dismissal of charges against Jussie Smollett, and whether President Trump can block people from his Twitter account based on the content of one’s speech.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio: Overnight America, March 21, 2019, sitting in as host for the vacationing Ryan Wrecker, discussing issues related to liability issues connected with the push towards self-driving vehicles, and legal issues related to the recent shooting of the Amazon driver after he parked in a handicapped parking space.  Link:   https://kmox.radio.com/media/audio-channel/amazon-driver-dog-breeds
  • KMOX At Your Service, March 5, 2019, discussing issues related to the Supreme Court oral arguments on whether the “Peace Cross” in Maryland violates the First Amendment Establishment Clause, and the recent decision by a Texas Federal Judge who ruled that the male-only draft registration is unconstitutional because it discriminates against men in that women are not required to register for the draft.  Link:  https://kmox.radio.com/media/audio-channel/march-5th-2019-9-10pm-brad-young
  • KMOX Overtime,  March 4, 2019, discussing legal issues related to litigation against the State of Missouri involving alleged Sunshine Law violations, and whether testimony from President Trump’s attorney, Michael Cohen, was scheduled to interfere with the President”s negotiations with North Korea.
  • KMOX Overtime,  February 25, 2019 discussing legal issues related to the arrest of New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft on solicitation of prostitution charges, ongoing security issues with Metrolink, and changes to Missouri carjacking laws and whether these changes will have a positive impact.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX – The Mark Reardon Show, February 6, 2019, discussing whether the Covington Catholic School boys will prevail in their defamation case against the major media networks, and legal issues related to proving both defamation and damages resulting from defamation.  Listen to the MP3. 
  • KMOX – Overnight America, February 4, 2019, discussing whether the Covington Catholic School boys will prevail in their defamation case against the major media networks, and legal issues related to proving both defamation and damages resulting from defamation.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Overtime,  February 4, 2019 discussing legal issues related to the proposed Missouri Film Tax Credit to bring film production to Missouri, and liability issues related to the expanded use of scooters and electric bikes.
  • KMOX Overtime, January 28, 2019, discussing whether the police officer charged with shooting a fellow police office while playing “Russian Roulette” should receive a more serious felony charge, issues related to the proposed merger of St. Louis City and County, and liability issues related to the use of electric scooters.  Listen to the MP3.  
  • KMOX Radio: Overnight America, January 22, 2019, discussing lawsuits filed by disgruntled New Orleans Saints Football fans seeking to force the NFL to replay the championship game, and whether such lawsuits could be successful.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Overtime, January 22, 2019, discussing  the rejection by the St. Louis Board of Alderman of a plan that would let the public vote on whether to privatize Lambert Airport, and the legality of regulating gun ownership by foster parents.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Overtime, January 14, 2019, discussing topics related to new state legislation that would allow Employers to terminate employees who test positive for marijuana even if they are using medical marijuana, and state legislation that would prohibit all drivers from texting, not merely those who are 21 and under.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio: Overnight America, January 11, 2019, sitting in as host for the vacationing Ryan Wrecker, discussing issues related to the legal ramifications of the partial government shutdown and whether Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg can be removed from the Supreme Court due to her failure to appear for Oral Argument.
  • KMOX Radio Overtime, January 10, 2019, discussing issues related to the legal ramifications of the partial government shutdown.
  • KMOX Radio: Overnight America, January 3, 2019, discussing the implications and ramifications of the proposals by new St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell to eliminate prosecution of possession of marijuana, eliminate prosecution of parents who fail to pay child support, and the termination of a career prosecuting attorney for comments made on Facebook.
  • KMOX Radio: The Charlie Brennan Show, January 3, 2019, discussing the implications and ramifications of the proposals by new St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell to eliminate prosecution of possession of marijuana, eliminate prosecution of parents who fail to pay child support, and the termination of a career prosecuting attorney for comments made on Facebook.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio Overtime, January 3, 2019, discussing whether the termination of a St. Louis County Prosecutor’s employment violates the First Amendment due to the termination being related to a Facebook posting.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KTVI Fox 2 St. Louis, January 2, 2019, discussing the implications and ramifications of the proposals by new St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley Bell to eliminate prosecution of possession of marijuana, eliminate prosecution of parents who fail to pay child support, and the termination of a career prosecuting attorney for comments made on Facebook. Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX, The Mark Reardon Show, December 21 1, 2018.  sitting in as host for the vacationing Mark Reardon, discussing topics related to the actual impact of the Federal Government Shutdown, whether municipalities in St. Louis County should be forced to give up their police departments, and whether “”Medicare for All” is a viable option for health insurance coverage.
  • KMOX, The Mark Reardon Show, December 20 1, 2018.  sitting in as host for the vacationing Mark Reardon, discussing topics related to the legislative agenda for the Missouri Legislature for 2019, whether the gas tax issue will be revisited, and how the Missouri approval of medical marijuana will impact Missouri Employers who drug test following injuries at work.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio Overtime, December 13, 2018, discussing issues related to the legality of the National Enquirer paying for stories that were unfavorable to President Trump for the purpose of burying the stories,  whether stores should be allowed to terminate employees who defend themselves from attacks in the workplace.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio Overtime, November 29, 2018, discussing issues related to the status of the new professional soccer stadium and property tax issues related to the proposed soccer stadium.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio Hancock & Kelly, November 26, 2018, discussing issues related to liability issues with using rented scooters in St. Louis and procedures associated with applying for asylum in the United States.
  • KMOX Radio, Overnight America, November 21, 2018, filling in as host, discussing issues related to cases to be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court this term and the legality of Ivanka Trump’s use of her personal email account for government business.
  • KMOX Radio, Overnight America, November 14, 2018, filling in as host, discussing issues related to the CNN lawsuit against President Trump and the White House based upon the removal of reporter Jim Acosta’s White House Press Credentials, as well as  Stan Lee’s death and Thanksgiving traditions.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio, Overnight America, November 12, 2018, filling in as host, discussing issues related to the legislative agenda for Missouri in 2019 and perspectives on Veteran’s Day.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio Overtime, November 12, 2018, discussing the legality of demands by recording artists for President Trump to stop using their music, legal issues related to the proposed financing for a new major league soccer stadium, and the proposal by the new Illinois Governor to legalize recreational use of marijuana.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX – At your Service, November 7, 2018, hosting a 2-hour special on post-election analysis for state and federal elections, Missouri ballot initiatives, and state constitutional amendments.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio Overtime, November 1, 2018, discussing whether President Trump has the authority to modify the 14th Amendment by executive order, and issues related to the upcoming mid-term election.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio Overtime, October 25, 2018, discussing topics related to the Yahoo class action lawsuit settlement, how this settlement will affect Yahoo users, and issues related to the mail bombs sent to to prominent Democrats and how this might affect the mid-term election.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio Hancock & Kelly, October 19, 2018, discussing the 3 different medical marijuana initiatives on the November 6 ballot in Missouri, the differences between the 3 ballot initiatives, and how each ballot initiative would create a different system for medical marijuana in Missouri.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio Overnight America, October 17, 2018, discussing the legality of secret videos taken in Sen. Claire McCaskill’s office demonstrating that her policy views are far more liberal than her public statements in Missouri would indicate, whether the recording of the videos violate Federal or State laws, and the potential political impact of the videos.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio Overtime, October 15, 2018, discussing topics related to whether Missouri should pass a new gasoline tax and how potential sanctions against Saudi Arabia could affect Boeing St. Louis.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio Overtime, October 11, 2018, discussing topics related to factors causing the recent stock market drop, whether Columbus Day should be renamed “Indigenous People’s Day”, and whether passengers on airlines should be allowed to bring support animals on flights.  Listen to the MP3. 
  • KMOX, The Mark Reardon Show, October 1, 2018.  sitting in as host for the vacationing Mark Reardon, discussing topics related to what standard of evidence should be used in Supreme Court Confirmation hearings, the impact of the new US Trade Agreement with Mexico and Canada, and issues related to the FBI investigation into Brett Kavanaugh.  Listen to the MP3. 
  • KMOX Overnight Americas, September 28, 2018, discussing the results of the Dr. Ford/Judge Kavanaugh hearing testimony, how this testimony will affect the confirmation vote in the Senate, and how this testimony may affect the mid term elections.  Listen to the MP3. 
  • KMOX Overtime, September 27, 2018, discussing the ever-changing issues with the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation hearings, whether the death penalty will return to Illinois, and whether a homeless shelter qualifies as a church under Federal Law.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Overnight America, September 20, 2018, analyzing the evidence presented against Judge Kavanaugh, the lack of corroborating evidence, and the anticipated outcome of the hearings.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio Overtime, September 13, 2018, discussing topics related to the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings, the legal basis required for the impeachment of a sitting President, and nationwide protests against McDonald’s Sexual Harassment Policies.  Listen to the MP3.  
  • KMOX Radio, Hancock & Kelly, September 7, 2018, discussing the class action lawsuit filed against Google based on tracking users movements even when the Location of Services feature is turned off, and the status of the Judge Kavanaugh hearings and whether Judge Kavanaugh will be confirmed as the next Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio Overtime, September 6, 2018, discussing topics related to President’s Trump’s call to modify libel laws and issues related to the leak of confidential information by senior white house official.
  • KMOX Radio Overnight America, August 27, 2018, sitting in for host Ryan Wrecker, discussing topics related to whether St. Louis Prosecuting Attorney Kim Gardner can selectively choose to dismiss charges against defendants based on her assessment of the credibility of the arresting police officers, and the political ramifications of whether Sen. McCaskill votes for or against Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio Overtime, August 30, 2018, discussing topics related to whether cell phones should be banned in restaurants, California’s decision to eliminate the cash bail system, and how eliminating the cash bail system in Missouri would result in unintended consequences.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio, August 27, 2018, discussing the expanding use of electric scooters across Missouri and Illinois, liability issues related to potential scooter accidents, and how litigation will challenge these issues.
  • KMOX Radio Overtime, August 15, 2018, discussing topics related to whether non-disclosure agreements signed by white house employees are enforceable post-termination, whether the phrase “In God We Trust” violates the First Amendment when posted in schools, and privacy issues related to the apparent inability to disable Google tracking in cell phones.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio Overnight America, August 14, 2018, discussing whether non-disclosure agreements signed by white house employees are enforceable post-termination.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio: The Charlie Brennan Show,  August 13, 2018, discussing whether the ACLU, as a non-profit corporation, is violating IRS rules and regulations through its endorsement of candidates and direct political activity.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio: Hancock & Kelly,  August 10, 2018, sitting in for John Hancock and discussing new issues related to illegal immigration, America’s new fascination with Socialism, and whether an employer can ask prospective employees about their political views.
  • KMOX Radio: The Charlie Brennan Show,  August 9, 2018, discussing how the election of the new St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney, Mr. Wesley Bell, might impact the cash bail reform movement and the possible legal and political ramifications of same.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX News, August 7, 2018, discussing litigation in the Duckboat tragedy on Table Rock Lake, jurisdictional issues with the litigation, and how Missouri’s punitive damage caps may affect any eventual recovery by the plaintiffs.
  • KMOX Radio Overnight America, August 6, 2018, discussing commentator Alex Jones being banned from Youtube and Facebook, whether 1st Amendment Freedom of Speech protections apply to private companies like Google and Facebook, and possible legal ramifications of the anticipated litigation.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio: Hancock & Kelly,  August 3, 2018, sitting in for John Hancock and discussing America’s new fascination with Socialism, issues related to the state of the economy, Universal Basic Income, and whether illegal aliens/undocumented workers should be allowed to vote.
  • KMOX Radio Overtime, July 26, 2018, discussing topics related to the legality of a retirement community refusing services to a gay couple, whether guns made with 3D Printers should be regulated, and proposed smoking bans in St. Louis and St. Charles counties.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio Overtime, July 19, 2018, discussing topics related to the legal challenge to Missouri Gov. Parson’s appointment of a Lieutenant Governor and issues related to the nomination of Judge Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio: Hancock & Kelly,  July 13, 2018, discussing the $4.7 billion personal injury jury award against Johnson & Johnson, the basis for the jury award, and the probable grounds for appeal.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio Overnight America, July 10, 2018, discussing the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh for the U.S. Supreme Court, confirmation hearing issues, and strategies for both confirming the nomination and fighting the nomination.   Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio Overtime, June 28, 2018, discussing topics related to the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy and issues related to the timing of the pending confirmation hearings.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio Overnight America, June 26, 2018, discussing the Supreme Court decisions pertaining to the President Trump Travel Ban and the decision to strike down a California law that required pro-life abortion counseling clinics to provide information on how to obtain abortions.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio Overnight America, June 25, 2018, sitting in for host Ryan Wrecker, discussing the cash bail reform movement and the Supreme Court decision in US v. Carpenter dealing with 4th Amendment protections regarding  the use of cell phone records by police in the absence of a warrant.
  • KMOX Radio: The Charlie Brennan Show,  June 5, 2018, discussing the cash bail reform movement and the possible legal and political ramifications of same.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio Overtime, June 21, 2018, discussing topics related to the constitutionality of President Trump’s executive order related to separating families at the border, the legal investigation into the St. Louis County decision to lease real estate at the former Northwest Plaza site, and whether Gov. Parson has the legal authority to appoint a Lieutenant Governor.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio: Hancock & Kelly,  June 15, 2018, discussing decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court on wearing political clothing into voting areas, the constitutionality of purging voter rolls, and the constitutional requirements for splitting California into 3 states as proposed by the recent ballot initiative.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio: The Charlie Brennan Show,  June 5, 2018, discussing the decision from the U.S. Supreme Court, refusing to force a Christian baker to make a wedding cake for a gay couple based on discriminatory actions against the baker by Colorado Commission on Human Rights.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio: Hancock & Kelly,  June 1, 2018, discussing whether police officers can monitor Facebook posts using fake identities and whether prosecutor Kim Gardner violated Missouri Law when she dismissed criminal charges against Gov. Greitens.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio Overnight America, May 31, 2018, discussing the cost to the tax payers of St. Louis related to the Gov. Greitens trial and possible ethical violations by Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio: Hancock & Kelly,  May 30, 2018, discussing the legal details related to the resignation of Governor Greitens and how the resignation will affect the other pending criminal investigations.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio,  May 29, 2018, discussing the resignation of Governor Greitens and circumstances that may have lead to his resignation.
  • KMOX Radio Overtime, May 24, 2018, discussing topics related to the constitutionality of Pres. Trump banning Twitter users from posting and Amazon’s decision to sell facial recognition software to police departments.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio, May 14 – 18, 2018: daily segments discussing the dismissal of charges against Gov. Greitens in the invasion of privacy case, issues related to potential criminal violations by the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office, and issues related to the potential impeachment of Gov. Greitens.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KTRS Radio,The McGraw Show , May 16, 2018, discussing the recent Supreme Court decision allowing states to permit sports betting, the legal implications of this decision, and how this will affect Missouri and Illinois.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio, May 11 – 13, 2018, providing daily analysis regarding the jury selection and trial of Missouri Governor Eric Greitens on charges related to invasion of privacy.
  • KMOX Radio The Charlie Brennan Show, May 10, 2018, discussing jury selection in the Governor Greitens’ criminal trial, how juries are picked, and issues related to how evidence will be presented once the trial begins.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio Overtime, May 10, 2018, discussing topics related to tax credits for residential solar panels and voting rights.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KTVI Fox 2/KPLR 11 Television,  May 7, 2018, discussing the Judge’s rulings on various motions in the Governor Greitens Criminal Trial and how this will affect the prosecution of the case.
  • KMOX Radio, May 4, 2018, sitting in for host Mark Reardon,  discussing issues on various legal topics including using DNA evidence for criminal prosecutions and how surveillance technology affects the privacy of all Americans.
  • KMOX Radio Overnight America, May 2, 2018, discussing the latest developments in the Governor Greitens Criminal Trial.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KTVI Fox 2/KPLR 11 Television, April 19, 2018, discussing whether the private investigator hired by the Prosecutor can “plead the 5th Amendment” under oath regarding possible investigation misconduct and how a jury might react to this.  Click Here to listen to audio from the television interview.
  • KMOX Radio Overnight America, April 17, 2018, discussing the pending decision from the judge in the Gov. Greitens felony proceeding on whether the indictment will be dismissed due to prosecutor misconduct and the possible impact of a second felony investigation against Gov. Greitens.    Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio Overnight America, April 9, 2018, discussing the legal ramifications of the search warrant that was served on President Trump’s personal attorney, the possible ramifications on attorney-client privileged communications, and issues related to new information in the Governor Greitens felony investigation.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio Overtime, April 5, 2018, discussing topics related to concealed carry gun laws in Missouri and new proposed legislation to prohibit “gun-free zones”, Facebook Data Breaches, and whether juvenile criminal suspects should be tried as adults.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio: Hancock & Kelly, March 12, 2018, discussing lawsuits against retailers like Dick’s Sporting Goods and Walmart based upon refusals to sell guns to those under the age of 21 and whether persons who live in government-subsidized housing can be required to give up their right to bear arms.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio Overtime, discussing topics related to constitutional issues involved with The Geek Squad looking for illegal material on computers, and cases at the US Supreme Count dealing with whether states can legalize sports betting, as well as whether Microsoft can be forced to produce emails that are stored internationally.  March 8, 2018.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KTVI Fox 2/KPLR 11 Television, February 28, 2018, discussing whether private investigators used by the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s office are required to turn over evidence favorable to Governor Greitens that is discovered during the investigation, and how questionable evidence could affect the trial or future appeals.  Listen to audio from the television interview.
  • KMOX Radio The Charlie Brennan Show, February 27, 2018, discussing the most significant cases at the U.S. Supreme Court this term and how the outcomes of these decisions could impact Unions, President Trump’s Immigration Policy, Free Speech, and issues related to the indictment of Missouri Governor Greitens.   Listen to the MP3
  •  St. Louis Public Radio, KWMU, February 23, 2018, discussing the indictment against Governor Greitens for invasion of privacy, probable evidence used by the Grand Jury, and the political implications of the indictment.
  • KMOX Radio Overnight America, February 22, 2018, discussing the indictment against Governor Greitens for invasion of privacy, probable evidence used by the Grand Jury, and the political implications of the indictment.  Listen to the MP3.
  • KMOX Radio The Charlie Brennan Show, February 19, 2018, discussing the legal ramifications of the criminal investigation into Governor Greitens and whether the St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office has jurisdiction over the alleged criminal acts. Listen to the MP3
  • KMOX Radio Overtime (variety of topics discussed), February 15, 2018.  Listen to MP3
  • KMOX Radio Overnight America, February 5, 2018, discussing the results of the court proceeding on whether an injunction should be issued against Governor Greitens for using the Confide App in possible violation of the Missouri Sunshine Laws.  Listen to the MP3
  • KMOX Radio Overnight America, January 2, 2018, on litigation filed against Governor Greitens based upon his use of the Confide App and whether the use of the app violates the Missouri Sunshine Laws.  Listen to the MP3

Legal Education

  • St. Louis University – Juris Doctor (with honors), 1990

Undergraduate Education

  • Southern Illinois University – Carbondale – Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, 1987

Bar Admissions

  • Missouri, 1990
  • Illinois, 1991

Affiliations

  • American Bar Association
  • The Missouri Bar (Member, Workers Compensation Section)
  • Illinois State Bar Association
  • Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
  • www.workerscompensation.com
  • KMOX Radio St. Louis