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Brian Asberry

Partner

“Commercial Mediator at Neal & Newman”

Springfield, Missouri
36+Years Exp

Core Practice Areas

6 Verticals
✓Commercial Contracts
✓Employment Discrimination
✓Real Estate Transactions
✓Construction Disputes
✓Banking & Financial Services
✓Bankruptcy Adversary Proceedings
✓Certified Neutral
✓Court-Approved ADR

About & Mediation Philosophy

Neutral Profile

Brian K. Asberry joined the firm in 1990 following graduation from law school and became a partner in 1996. He obtained his undergraduate degree from The School of the Ozarks and his law degree from the University of Missouri. In law school, he was a member of the Journal of Dispute Resolution and Phi Alpha Delta. Brian’s practice is divided between commercial litigation and general corporate work, emphasizing commercial litigation in state, federal and bankruptcy courts; creditors’ rights; condemnation law; mediation and arbitration; and general business and corporate work. He serves as outside general counsel for several financial institutions, commercial real estate companies and manufacturing concerns. Brian has served as an adjunct professor at Webster University, Drury University and the American Institute of Banking. In addition, he is frequently invited to present lectures and seminars on a wide range of topics for the legal community and area businesses. Brian has been appointed to the United States Bankruptcy Court for Western District of Missouri Attorney Advisory Group for a three year term beginning July 1, 2021.

Credentials & Institutional Standing

Primary Verifications

License

Attorney

Education

University of Missouri Columbia School of Law

J.D. · Law

Class of 1990

The School of the Ozarks

B.A. · History and Political Science

Class of 1988

Work History

5 Positions

Member

United States Bankruptcy Court for Western District of Missouri Attorney Advisory Group

2021 – 2024

Appointed for a three year term beginning July 1, 2021.

Partner

Neal & Newman

1996 – Present

Commercial litigation, general corporate work, creditors’ rights, condemnation law, mediation and arbitration.

Associate

Neal & Newman

1990 – 1996

Adjunct Professor

Webster University

Adjunct Professor

Drury University

Honors & Recognition

No honors on file.

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