Jerome E. Brant

Jerome E. Brant, a prominent legal professional, is a managing shareholder and director at Withers, Brant, Igoe & Mullennix, PC, in Liberty, Missouri. Boasting an impressive tenure of over five decades in the legal arena, he has dedicated his proficiency to the following areas:

• Business law
• Probate
• Municipal and local government affairs
• School law
• Real estate law

Renowned for his prowess in the courtroom, Mr. Brant has been at the forefront of the legal field, skillfully navigating hundreds of trials before both judges and juries. His comprehensive understanding of real estate law has enabled him to offer invaluable assistance to businesses and individuals, encompassing the full spectrum of real estate services from high-stakes litigation to intricate development projects and sophisticated transactional negotiations.

Licensed to practice in Missouri since 1972, Mr. Brant is authorized to appear before the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Missouri. He is a 1969 graduate with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Missouri. Later, he studied law and obtained his degree from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Law in 1972.

In addition to his current practice, Mr. Brant has a storied history of public service. He has served as a Clay County counselor and assistant prosecuting attorney. His commitment to his community is also reflected in his past role as the city prosecutor for Liberty, Missouri. Likewise, his involvement with The Missouri Bar is noteworthy, including several terms on its board of governors in the latter part of the 20th century and a notable period on the executive committee during the early 1990s.

Mr. Brant has been twice distinguished with The Missouri Bar's President's Award. Furthermore, he held the presidency of the Clay County Bar Association in 1983 and continues to be an active participant in the Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association and the Missouri Council of School Attorneys.