Since 1977, Perry Brandt has acted as lead trial counsel in all types of complex business and commercial litigation in state and federal courts across the nation, as well as before various governmental agencies and arbitration panels. Mr. Brandt has tried over fifty cases during that time. Mr. Brandt's experience spans a number of industries and types of proceedings, and he has achieved many summary judgments and other favorable resolutions prior to trial.

Mr. Brandt has particular experience in class, shareholder derivative and multi-plaintiff litigation, including Multi District Litigation. He has substantial experience in the area of securities litigation, having represented issuers, underwriters, investment bankers, accountants and broker-dealers in connection with alleged securities law and related claims. He also has appeared on behalf of clients in numerous FINRA, NASD, NYSE and AAA arbitrations in which allegations of unsuitability, churning, failure to supervise and the like have been raised. Mr. Brandt also has represented clients in connection with disciplinary actions and enforcement proceedings commenced by self-regulatory agencies and state securities commissioners, as well as before the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Mr. Brandt has represented clients in connection with white collar criminal proceedings and internal investigations, and also has led a number of corporate internal investigations. In addition, Mr. Brandt has defended other class action litigation, including numerous class action and multi-plaintiff antitrust lawsuits. He further has handled a substantial amount of employment litigation, defending against claims of race, sex and age discrimination as well as claims involving the ADA, FMLA and claims of sexual harassment.

Select Representations

• Represented multiple public companies in shareholder class actions
• Represented broker-dealer in multi-plaintiff federal court lawsuit alleging fraud in the sale of municipal bonds
• Represented broker-dealer in multi-forum antitrust litigation relating to municipal derivatives
• Represented broker-dealer in multi-forum litigation relating to silver futures
• Represented major municipality in litigation relating to collateralized mortgage obligations
• Represented investment banker in multi-forum litigation relating to private placements
• Conducted extensive corporate internal investigation on behalf of major agricultural association
• Represented independent directors in numerous shareholder derivative actions
• Represented special committees in several derivative actions
• Represented CEO of NYSE-traded company in multi-forum litigation and enforcement proceedings
• Represented mutual fund firm in major lawsuit involving sales of variable annuities
• Represented numerous broker-dealers in NASD arbitrations alleging unsuitability and overconcentration
• Represented numerous firms in SEC, FINRA and state securities commission enforcement proceedings
• Represented investment advisory firm in regulatory proceedings
• Represented individual registered representative in major NASD enforcement proceeding
• Represented broker-dealers in various NASD arbitrations relating to employment issues
• Represented a leading tax preparation service company in several product-related actions commenced by state Attorneys General and in other class action litigation
• Represented trucking company in major multi-forum antitrust litigation
• Represented managed care organization in major antitrust litigation
• Represented retailers in several class actions alleging violations of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act

• Represented automobile manufacturer on regional basis in employment and dealer lawsuits

Bar and Court Admissions

Missouri, 1977

United States Supreme Court

United States Courts of Appeals for the Seventh, Eighth, Tenth and Eleventh Circuits

United States District Courts for the District of Kansas and Eastern and Western Districts of Missouri

Education

Vanderbilt University, J.D., 1977

Vanderbilt University, B.A., 1974

Publications

• Chapter Author, Securities Litigation and the Economic Crisis, Aspatore Publishing, 2009
• Chapter Co-author, Settlement Agreements in Commercial Disputes, Aspen Publishing
• "Tying Arrangements and the Individual Coercion Doctrine," 30 Vand.L.Rev. 755, 1977
• "Recent Developments in Attorneys’ Fees," 29 Vand.L.Rev. 685, 1976
• "Hiking the Inca Trail," Vanderbilt Lawyer, Spring 2010
• "Adventures in Peru," KC Counselor, October 2009
• "A Dangerous Breed," KC Counselor, January 2011
• "Bad Medicine: The Courtney Case," KC Counselor, June 2011
• "European Adventure: Three Cities, Three Cultures," KC Counselor, March 2012

Professional Affiliations

• Best Lawyers in America, 2012 Kansas City Securities Lawyer of the Year
• Best Lawyers in America (Bet-The-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation-Securities and Litigation-Regulatory Enforcement categories), 1995 - present
• Chambers USA 2011 (Litigation - General Commercial Category)
• Best of the Bar, Kansas City Business Journal, 2002 - present
• Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyer and Top 100 Missouri Lawyer, 2005 - present
• Missouri "Local Litigation Star," Benchmark Guide to America’s Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys, 2007 - present
• National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers, 2007 - present
• Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association - Vice President, 2012; Treasurer, 2011; Board of Directors, 2006 - present; Chair, Strategic Vision Committee, 2009 - 2010; Chair, Securities Law Committee, 2000; Publications Committee, 2008 - present; Finance Committee, 2010 - 2011; Audit Committee, 2011
• 2009 President's Award, Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
• Federal Courts Advocates - President, 2012; President-Elect, 2011; Secretary, 2010; Board of Directors, 2009 - present
• Adjunct Professor, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, 2010 - present
• Appointed in 1990 and 1991 by U.S. Senators John Danforth and Christopher Bond to separate Merit Selection Commissions recommending candidates for United States District Judge
• Lawyers Association of Kansas City - President, 1999-2000; Board Member, 1997 - 2000
• American Bar Association
• Legal & Compliance Division, Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association
• U.S. Supreme Court Historical Society - Missouri Chair, 1997 - 1998
• Vanderbilt Law Review - Executive Editor, 1976 - 1977
• Vanderbilt Law School - Recipient, The Morgan Prize, 1977

• Vanderbilt Law School - Recipient, The Myron Penn Laughlin Award, 1976
• Vanderbilt Law School - Alumni Board, 1998 - 2001
• Vanderbilt University Alumni Association - Board of Directors, 2012 - present
• Vanderbilt Alumni Association, Kansas City Chapter - President, 2011 - present

Civic Involvement and Honors

• DeLaSalle Education Center - President, 2011 - present; Board of Directors, 2008 - present
• The Turning Point Center for Hope and Healing - Board of Directors, 2010 - present
• The Children's Place - Board of Directors, 2006 - 2008
• Carriage Club - President, 1997 - 1998; Board of Directors, 1994 - 1998

• Coro Foundation - President, 1989 - 1990; Board of Directors, 1987 - 1990
• Kansas City Tomorrow, 1989