Brandon John Katt

Brandon's interest in the law started when he observed his first murder trial in the 8th grade. After that moment, he decided to become a trial attorney. He attended Kansas State University pursuing his undergraduate degree. He participated in the trial team at Kansas State, where he achieved the rank of team captain of a nationally qualifying trial team. While in undergrad, he was hired by Addair Thurston as an intern and pursued his dream of criminal defense. He later graduated from Kansas State, Magna Cum Laude, with his B.S. in Political Science. After graduating from Kansas State, Brandon went on to attend law school at the Washburn University School of Law. While at law school, Brandon participated in his law school trial and voir dire teams earning a semi-final placing in a national trial competition and being rated the "top advocate," and achieving the highest individual score in the history of the UMKC Voir Dire Competition. While in law school, Brandon aided in the success of the Washburn undergraduate trial team by helping coach undergraduate students in trial skills. Brandon graduated from Washburn Law with Dean’s Honors, earning his law degree. Brandon later took and passed the Kansas bar examination and now works as a trial attorney for the Addair Thurston law firm. He is always looking to expand his courtroom practice. Trial and litigation are his passion and he hopes to aid his clients with his hard-working attitude, drive, and experience.