Brent is the Office Managing Partner of Husch Blackwell’s Omaha office and is consistently recognized for his work in construction law and construction litigation. He has been selected as one of The Best Lawyers in America® for Litigation – Construction and recognized by The Legal 500 United States for his construction-related work.
Brent focuses on construction law, construction litigation, real estate and complex commercial disputes. He is a member of the firm’s Real Estate, Development & Construction industry team, where he advises clients across the full lifecycle of construction and development projects.
Brent represents owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and design professionals in high-stakes construction matters involving construction contracts, delay claims, change order disputes, payment disputes, and mechanic’s liens. His practice combines front-end contract drafting and negotiation with back-end litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution, allowing him to help clients both prevent and resolve costly project disputes.
In addition to private-sector work, Brent represents government entities and political subdivisions on public construction projects, advising on regulatory compliance, procurement, contract negotiations, condemnation, and public-private partnerships (P3). His experience navigating the intersection of construction law and public law makes him a trusted advisor for infrastructure, energy, and large-scale development projects.
With extensive experience in construction contract drafting and construction litigation, Brent regularly handles disputes involving payment disputes, professional liability, design defects, lien claims bid protests, and multi-party construction claims. He has successfully represented clients in arbitrations and court proceedings involving millions of dollars in alleged damages, including claims against architects and engineers.
Brent takes a practical, results-driven approach to client collaboration, focusing first on understanding each client’s objectives and then developing legal strategies to achieve the best possible outcome. He places a strong emphasis on proactive communication, ensuring clients clearly understand the legal issues ahead and can make informed decisions at every stage.
In addition to serving as the Office Managing Partner for Husch Blackwell’s Omaha office, Brent is the Vice-Chair of Husch Blackwell’s Construction and Design Group and a member of the firm’s Political Action Committee.