PRACTICE AREAS

Corporate Law

Suzanne Bocell Bradley’s experience now includes a diversified general practice with an emphasis in Wills and Trusts, Real Estate and Family Matters.

Ms. Bradley has practiced law in Missouri since 1976. Prior to joining the Firm in 2004, she practiced law in Kansas City (3 years) and St. Joseph (25 years) in both plaintiff and defense civil litigation. Her work involved representing many individuals, corporate clients, and insurance companies. Ms. Bradley also serves as a substitute Municipal Judge for the City of St. Joseph, serving since 1986.

Currently, Ms. Bradley serves as one of five Commissioners on the Missouri Gaming Commission, appointed by the Governor of Missouri.

COMMUNITY AND BAR INVOLVEMENT

The Missouri Bar

Board of Governors (2006-present), representing Northwest Missouri

Lawyer Advertising Committee (2007-08)

Media Law Committee (2007-08)

Foresight Committee

Lawyer to Lawyer Dispute Resolution Program Committee (2007-present)

Speaker at Missouri Bar Annual Meeting 2008/ Probate Matters

The Missouri Bar Foundation

President (1999-2001)

Trustee (1988-present)

Foundation Fellow

Missouri Supreme Court Appointments

Complaint Resolution Program Committee (2001-present)

Cameras in the Courtroom Task Force

Municipal Judge Education Committee (1988-present): Teach and Certify

Municipal Judges/ Speaker on Ethics

Missouri Municipal and Associate Circuit Judges’ Association

St. Joseph Bar Association

President, 1993

Lawyers Association of Kansas City

Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association

The BOTAR Organization (American Royal)

The St. Joseph Junior League, past President

The St. Joseph Museums, Inc.

President (2006-08)

Board (1998-present)

St. Joseph Performing Arts Association, past President

First Presbyterian Church

Elder and Deacon

EDUCATION

J.D., University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Law, 1976, President, Phi Delta Phi Legal Fraternity.

B.S., Education, University of Kansas, 1971, Strickland Award (Outstanding Senior Woman); Mortar Board (Senior Honorary Society); Senior Class of 1971 Treasurer; President K.U. Commission on the Status of Women; Chi Omega Sorority

BAR ADMISSIONS

Missouri, 1976