Brett T Burmeister

Brett T. Burmeister is a dedicated attorney in Blue Springs, Missouri, focusing on civil litigation, particularly in serious personal injury and wrongful death cases. His practice also encompasses business litigation, bankruptcy, and real estate transactions, reflecting his diverse expertise. As a licensed real estate broker, he handles property transactions and disputes with proficiency.

At Burmeister Gilmore LLP, Mr. Burmeister adheres to the firm's core value of prioritizing clients, ensuring personalized attention in every case. He takes pride in assisting personal injury victims and supporting families in wrongful death claims, while also offering strategic solutions for business clients.

Mr. Burmeister's peers recognized his excellence by naming him to the Super Lawyers list from 2012 to 2017, a distinction awarded to less than 5% of attorneys in the region. In 2013, he was acknowledged by the Kansas City Business Journal as one of the Best of the Bar. He is also a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum (MDAF), a prestigious group comprising less than 1% of U.S. lawyers, known for securing significant monetary recoveries.

In 2017, Mr. Burmeister achieved a $5 million recovery in a wrongful death case as lead counsel. His notable success includes arguing and winning a case in the Supreme Court of Missouri in 2013, where he successfully appealed a jury verdict in an automobile collision case (Bair v. Faust, No. SC92904 (Mo. July 16, 2013)).

A graduate of the University of Missouri at Kansas City School of Law, Mr. Burmeister completed his studies summa cum laude, ranking in the top 2% of his class. He is licensed to practice law in both Missouri and Kansas.