SAFE Note Lawyers for Kansas

Dedicated attorney with contract experience in Washington, Virginia, and Kansas.

I represent a diverse mix in a vast array of specialties, including litigation, contracts, compliance, business and financial strategies, and emerging industries. Credit for this foundation of strength goes to those who taught me. Skilled professors and professionals fostered my powerful educational and professional background. Prior to law school, I earned dual Bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration & Accounting from Peru State College. I received a Master of Business Administration degree from Chadron State College. My ambitions did not stop there. While working full time as a Senior Accountant for the University of Missouri, Columbia, I achieved the lifelong goal of becoming a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Mizzo provided excellent opportunities and amazing experiences. Managing over $50M in government and private research funding was a gift. As a high ranking professional in the Department of Research, I was given priceless insight into the greatest scientific, journalistic, medical, and legal minds in the world. My passion for successful growth did not, and has not stopped. I graduated summa cum laude (top 3%) with a Doctorate in Law, emphasizing in urban, land use and environmental/toxic tort law from the University of Missouri, Kansas City. This success lead to invaluable experiences of serving as Hon. Brian C. Wimes' judicial clerk for the U.S. District Court for the W. D. of Missouri, as a staff editor/writer for UMKC Law Review, and as a litigation and transactional attorney with Lathrop GPM (fka Lathrop & Gage). My professional and personal network is expansive, with established relationships throughout the U.S. and overseas. Although I engage in legal practice all over the country, I maintain law licenses in Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska. Federally, I hold licenses in the W.D. and E.D. of Missouri and the District of Nebraska. To offer extra value, efficiency, and options, I maintain a CPA license and am obtaining a real-estate brokerage license.

Braden Perry is a corporate governance, regulatory and government investigations attorney with Kennyhertz Perry, LLC. Mr. Perry has the unique tripartite experience of a white-collar criminal defense and government compliance, investigations, and litigation attorney at a national law firm; a senior enforcement attorney at a federal regulatory agency; and the Chief Compliance Officer/Chief Regulatory Attorney of a global financial institution. Mr. Perry has extensive experience advising clients in federal inquiries and investigations, particularly in enforcement matters involving technological issues. He couples his technical knowledge and experience defending clients in front of federal agencies with a broad-based understanding of compliance from an institutional and regulatory perspective.

Licensed to practice law in the states of Missouri and Kansas. Have been licensed to practice law for 44 years. Have been AV rated by Martindale Hubbel for almost 30 years.

Skilled/versatile attorney (and RE broker) with 10+ years' experience and diverse background in real estate, business law, injury litigation, estate planning. Select Experience: • Former General Counsel (and current Of Counsel) for a prominent real estate developer touching on all aspects of business in a hands-on and advisory role, including Lease and PSA contract negotiations; • Years of successful injury litigation practice as associate and solo (primarily plaintiff, some defense) with multiple six-figure settlements; • Years of expertise in business law for a variety of industries as well as estate planning for small to mid-size entities.

Graduated from Washburn University School of Law with certificates in Tax Law and Business Transactions. Served as a specialized tax advisor and business consultant to clients across the nation over the last 8 years. I have practiced law since 2019, specializing in entity formations, contract drafting, contract review, contract disputes, business transactions, demand letters, legal research, and general business consulting.

Born and raised in St. Louis, MO. Bachelors Degree from the University of Iowa. Masters Degree from the University of Melbourne. J.D. from the University of Kansas. Licensed to practice law in Missouri and Kansas. Tennessee currently pending.

Matthew grew up in Leawood, Kansas. He graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Communications in 2016 and from the University of Kansas School of Law in 2019 where he received a Business and Commercial Law Certificate. During his time as an undergraduate, he worked at a consulting firm focused on political campaigns and corporate public relations. In May of 2020, he will receive an MBA with a focus on finance from the University of Kansas Business School. Matthew is interested in several practice areas including business and commercial law, arbitration, and civil litigation. In his free time, Matthew enjoys playing basketball, using his virtual reality headset and listening to audiobooks.

www.linkedin/in/michaelbmiller I am an experienced contracts professional having practiced nearly 3 decades in the areas of corporate, mergers and acquisitions, technology, start-up, intellectual property, real estate, employment law as well as informal dispute resolution. I enjoy providing a cost effective, high quality, timely solution with patience and empathy regarding client needs. I graduated from NYU Law School and attended Rutgers College and the London School of Economics as an undergraduate. I have worked at top Wall Street firms, top regional firms and have long term experience in my own practice. I would welcome the opportunity to be of service to you as a trusted fiduciary. In 2022 and 2023, I was the top ranked attorney on the Contract Counsel site based upon number of clients, quality of work and number of 5 Star reviews.

I help individuals, entrepreneurs, and businesses draft, review, and negotiate contracts that protect their interests, clarify expectations, and support their goals. Whether you need a new agreement, help understanding a contract someone sent you, or stronger legal terms for your website or online business, I bring broad commercial legal experience and a practical, business-focused approach to your project. As an attorney with experience spanning private practice, government, and in-house counsel roles, I have worked on contracts ranging from straightforward business agreements to complex, high-value transactions involving major multinational companies. I currently serve as in-house counsel for a growing technology company, where I lead commercial contract negotiations and advise on privacy, data protection, intellectual property, and risk management. I also spent seven years providing fractional legal counsel to businesses, helping them navigate day-to-day commercial transactions and develop agreements and contract templates tailored to their needs. I can help with a wide range of contract needs, including: Contract drafting and review: Identifying potential risks, clarifying obligations, and ensuring agreements reflect your business objectives. Contract negotiation: Reviewing proposed terms, identifying unfavorable provisions, and helping you negotiate more balanced agreements. Business and service agreements: Consulting and independent contractor agreements, professional services agreements, client and vendor contracts, and general business agreements. Confidentiality and intellectual property: NDAs, licensing agreements, content distribution agreements, and contracts addressing ownership and permitted use of creative work or other intellectual property. Partnerships and business relationships: Collaboration agreements, teaming arrangements, distribution agreements, and other agreements that define how parties will work together. Website and online business terms: Terms of Service, Terms and Conditions, website terms, and privacy policies tailored to your business model, online activities, and applicable legal requirements. Technology and SaaS agreements: Software and subscription agreements, technology licensing, data protection provisions, and vendor agreements. My experience includes working on both sides of commercial transactions, so I understand the importance of protecting your interests while keeping agreements practical and workable. I have negotiated agreements across a broad range of industries, developed contract templates and playbooks, and helped businesses address complex legal issues without losing sight of their commercial priorities. My approach is straightforward: understand what you need, identify the issues that matter, and deliver clear, thoughtful legal work tailored to your situation. I aim to make the legal process easier to navigate by explaining important provisions in plain English, flagging meaningful risks, and focusing on practical solutions rather than unnecessary complexity. Whether you are starting a business, engaging a contractor, entering a new partnership, reviewing an agreement before signing, or establishing the legal terms for an online business, I bring the experience and perspective to help you move forward with greater confidence.