Robert James Bruchman

Background Information

Prior to founding The Bruchman Law Firm, LLC, Mr. Bruchman worked for two of the largest law firms in Kansas City including one of the Am Law 100 largest law firms in the nation. During law school, Mr. Bruchman served as a law clerk for the United States Attorney's Office. Mr. Bruchman received his undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas in 2001 and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Kansas in 2004. He received the CALI award for excellence in Contracts II and was named Spears Scholar for Academic Achievement. Mr. Bruchman was a member of the University of Kansas Honors Program and was named an Ambassador for the University of Kansas.

Author of the Kansas Series Limited Liability Company Act

Consistent with his long held view that corporate law should not be static, Mr. Bruchman worked to update and shape the Kansas limited liability company landscape. He authored the Kansas Series Limited Liability Company Act, which allows Kansas entrepreneurs increased flexibility in how they structure their business operations.

Member Kansas House of Representatives

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Bruchman is a member of the Kansas House of Representatives where he has served on the following committees: Judiciary, Commerce and Economic Development, Energy and Utilities, House Rules and Special Claims Against the State and Insurance.

Notable Transactions

• Represented investment manager in the formation of a new fund with expected assets under management of $200,000,000.
• Represented start-up internet companies including a social networking web site and on-line retailers.
• Represented fitness company in connection with national franchise offerings.
• Acted as general counsel to flight simulator company and represented airline in drafting and implementation of new pilot employment agreements.
• Represented a national bank as lender in connection with various credit facilities including a $21,000,000 term loan facility and a $1,950,000 revolving credit facility.
• Represented a fitness company as borrower in connection with its $5,870,000 asset backed credit facility.
• Represented a U.S. company in connection with a distributorship agreement in the People's Republic of China.
• Represented buyers in the acquisition of a premium financing company.
• Represented buyers in the acquisition of a sporting goods company.
• Represented CEO of high-profile, billion dollar company regarding employment agreement and benefits arrangements.
• Advised public library regarding corporate governance matters, public policies and constitutional law issues.
• Advised political subdivision regarding Tax Increment Financing issues.
• Represented physician in negotiation of $3,000,000 employment agreement.
• Represented producer in negotiation of production agreement for television series.
• Negotiated software license and deployment agreement for e-commerce company.
• Represented manufacturer in brining emergency response technology to market.