I love my job because I get to help real people.
At my firm, Langdon & Emison, we are dedicated personal injury lawyers. We represent real people who have been seriously injured and the families of wrongful death victims in a wide variety cases.
We take pride in helping our clients through the most stessful and painful time in their lives. Our clients lives have been destroyed and turned upside down because of someone else's actions. We help our clients put their lives back in order and ensure that those resonsible are held accountable.
I am a trial lawyer helping real people. I, and other Langdon & Emison attorneys, actually try cases in courtrooms across the country. I have represented real people against some of the largest corporations in the world, including General Motors, Ford, Toyota, Union Pacific, Bayer, and others.
Langdon & Emison attorneys battled General Motors through the federal courts and all the way to the Supreme Court of the United States... and won for our clients. Baker v. GM, 522 U.S. 222 (1998) held that General Motors could not buy the slience of its former employee, Ron Elwell. This 9-0 decision is now taught in law schools across the country.
During law school at the University of Missouri -- Columbia, I served as Associate Editor-in-Chief of the Missouri Law Review and received Order of Coif honors. Following graduation, I served as judicial law clerk to the Honorable William Ray Price, Jr. of the Missouri Supreme Court. Since joining Langdon & Emison in 2004, I have represented victims and the families of victims in Missouri and across the country.
Our clients and their cases have been featured in the national media, such as the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, major network newscasts, CNN, Fox News and more. Our experience, focus, and resources allow our lawyers to maximize the recovery for our clients, with total verdicts and settlements exceeding half a billion dollars.
I, along with my colleagues at Langdon & Emison, assist those needing a:
We also have a proven track record for clients with cases involving Car Fires and Defective Fuel Systems, Defective Tires, Defective Child Seats, stability and rollover defects, Aftermarket and Modified Vehilces (including Recreational Vehicles, Ambulances, Limosuines, Handicapped Accessible Vehicles, and Mobile Equipment), Toner Shoes, Yaz Birth Control, SSRI Birth Defects, DePuy Artificial Hip Defects, and Zimmer Knee Defects.
You can learn more and get legal and safety updates at our blog via Injury Board.
| Brett Ashley Emison: | Member at The Langdon & Emison |
| Website: | http://www.langdonemison.com |
| Phone: | 660-259-6175 |
| Fax: | 660-259-6175 |
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Death and injury cases are difficult for clients under any circumstances, but particularly when the death or injury could have been easily prevented, but was caused by a defective or dangerous product. We help our clients put their lives back together and use world class engineers and experts to show how and why a defect product caused our client's injuries and damages.
Our clients are often emotionally and physically devastated by the injuries leading to their personal injury claim. Often times, our clients are not able to work and cannot afford the out-of-pocket costs of care required for their post-injury care. We are here to help clients through this incredibly difficult time and to ensure that those responsible for the tragedy are held accountable.
Auto accidents are difficult time in any client's life. Often times the severity of the injuries outweigh the amount of insurance coverage available. We identify all potential sources of recovery and help our clients through often tough negotiations with insurance companies.
When a freight train or passenger train crashes into a vehicle at a railroad crossing, the results are nearly always devastating. We help our clients through these difficult times by working with the best railroad experts in the country to show the jury how the railroad company and train crew could have avoided the crash.
Semi truck and tractor trailer cases take a special skill and ability. We help our clients navigate these difficult cases. These cases are not like a regular auto crash case. We work with trucking industry specialist who can show the jury exactly why and how the trucking company or truck driver caused the crash and injuries.
Class action and multi-district litigation is some of the most complex litigation imaginable. We guide our clients through this complex process and have been at the forefront of some of the most complex mass tort litigation in the country. Our attorneys, including myself, have been leaders in mass tort litigation, such as the Ford/Firestone multi-district litigation and the Yaz birth control MDL currently pending in the Southern District of Illinois.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri Bar | Member | N/A |
| Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Kansas Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Attorneys Information Exchange Group | Member | N/A |
| American Association for Justice | Member | N/A |
| Lafayette County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
| Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys | Board of Governors | N/A |
| Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys | Board of Governors | 2005 - 1900 |
| MultiMillion Dollar Advocates Forum | Member | N/A |
| MultiMillion Dollar Advocates Forum | Member | 2009 - 1900 |
| Lafayette County Bar Association | President | 2010 - 1900 |
| Lafayette County Bar Association | President | N/A |
| American Association for Justice | Marketing & Client Services Committee | N/A |
| Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys | Executive Committee | N/A |
| American Association for Justice | Marketing & Client Services Committee | 2011 - 1900 |
| Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys | Executive Committee | 2011 - 1900 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Up & Coming Lawyer | Missouri Lawyers Weekly | 2011 |
| Top 100 Trial Lawyers | The National Trial Lawyers | 2011 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2011 |
| Member since 2009 | Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2010 |
| Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2010 |
| Rising Stars | Super Lawyers | 2009 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Missouri, Columbia | Bachelor of Science - Business Administration | 1999 |
| University of Missouri, Columbia | Bachelor of Science - Business Administration | 1999 |
| University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law | Juris Doctor (J.D.) | 2002 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Boeckman v. Newby-Vance Mobility | Confidential Settlement |
| Cole v. Union Pacific Railroad | Confidential Settlement |
| Confidential Plaintiff v. Confidential Trucking Company | Six-Figure Settlement |
| Grimes v. State Farm Insurance | $290,000 settlement |
| Lemen v. Joker's Pizza | $1 million settlement |
| Mace v. Smith | Confidential Settlement |
| McGinnis v. Union Pacific Railroad | Confidential Settlement |
| Newton v. Trade Winds | $4 million verdict |
| Pycke v. Tindall | $2 million arbitration award |
| Sellers v. O'Dell | $150,000 Pre-lawsuit settlement |
| Westerman v. Shogren | $200,000 verdict |
| Wilson v. Courtois | $17,177,039.90 verdict |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IL | Active And Authorized To Practice Law | 2012 | 11/15/2021 | |
| KS | Inactive | 2003 | 11/15/2021 | |
| MO | Good Standing, Active | 2002 | 11/15/2021 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Trial Magazine | When Safety Is Ignored | 2013 |
| Missouri Trial Attorney | Rules | 2013 |
| Missouri Trial Attorney | Too Big to Punish | 2013 |
| Missouri Trial Attorney | Don't Overlook A Case's Potential | 2013 |
| Missouri Trial Attorney | Eye on Ethics | 2013 |
| Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) Forum Magazine | Actos Litigation: A comprehensive look at the litigation landscape for Takeda's diabetes drug, as studies link its long-term use in some to bladder cancer | 2012 |
| The Missouri Trial Attorney | The British are Coming (and other proposals by The Chamber) | 2012 |
| Illinois Trial Journal Magazine | Altered Reality: The Hidden Dangers of Modified Vehicles and Aftermarket Components | 2012 |
| Columbia Daily Tribune | Decision restores Missourians' rights | 2012 |
| St. Louis Post-Dispatch | Guest commentary: Court got malpractice decision right | 2012 |
| AAJ Products Liability Section Newsletter | Varying Degrees of Liability in the Aftermarket Space and Why Litigation over Modified Products Continues to Increase | 2012 |
| Trial Magazine | Danger on the Open Road | 2012 |
| Idaho Trial Lawyers Association Journal | "Altered Reality": Hidden Dangers of Modified Products and Aftermarket Components | 2012 |
| The Safety Report | How Important Is The Age of Your Tires? | 2012 |
| The Safety Report | Rental Car Roulette | 2012 |
| The Safety Report | Forget the Bells and Whistles (Dangers of Railroad Crossings) | 2012 |
| Missouri Lawyers Weekly | Litigation over Takeda's diabetes drug Actos reaches crossroads | 2012 |
| LJN's Equipment Leasing Newsletter | Aftermarket Parts and Their Consequences In Litigation | 2011 |
| The Safety Report | Contraceptive Poses Same Problems as Predecessors? | 2011 |
| The Safety Report | Get Educated: The Dangers of Aftermarket Vehicles | 2011 |
| The Safety Report | Researchers: Toner Shoes Are Well-Marketed, Poorly Designed | 2011 |
| The Safety Report | How to Correctly Install a Child Safety Seat | 2011 |
| Modern Car Care | Opinion: Toyota's Acceleration Problem and Carwashes | 2010 |
| The Missouri Trial Attorney | Social Media and the Law: Cautions and Challenges | 2010 |
| The Safety Report | Do You Know How To Select A Child Safety Seat | 2010 |
| The Safety Record | What You Need To Know About Toyota Sudden Acceleration | 2010 |
| The Safety Record | Toyota Recall: A Time Line Of Toyota's Checkered Safety History | 2010 |
| The Missouri Trial Attorney | Cause Is King: Challenging Jurors For Cause | 2010 |
| Injury Board - The Nation's Safety Magazine | Burned Alive: What You Need To Know About Fuel Fed Fire Defects | 2010 |
| Injury Board - The Nation's Safety Magazine | Buckle Up For Winter Safety | 2009 |
| The Daily Record (Kansas City) | Legal Issues In Missouri Products Liability Cases | 2002 |
| Missouri Law Review | Deadly Trap or Reasonable Danger: What Standard of Care Applies to Non-Electrical Injuries from Power Lines? | 2001 |
| Kansas Trial Lawyers Association | Comparative Fault In Crashworthiness Cases | 2001 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association | Ethics In Litigation | 2012 |
| New Lawyers CLE Series | Legal Principles Regarding Voir Dire | 2011 |
| Intersession 2011 | Putting New Media to Use in Your Practice | 2011 |
| MATA - Annual Convention | Social Media And Your Practice: You, Your Clients, And The Jury | 2011 |
| Meet The Judges | Legal Principles Regarding Voir Dire | 2010 |
| Crash Course On Crashworthiness | Identifying Crashworthiness Cases | 2005 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Judicial Law Clerk | Supreme Court of Missouri | 2002 - 2003 |
| Judicial Law Clerk | Supreme Court of Missouri | 2002 - 2003 |
| Attorney | Rouse Hendricks German May | 2003 - 2004 |
| Attorney | Rouse Hendricks German May | 2003 - 2004 |
| Partner | Langdon & Emison | 2004 - 1900 |
| Partner | Langdon & Emison | N/A |
