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Bryan Bennett

 Bryan Bennett

Assistant Professor

Degrees:
J.D., University of Virginia
B.A., Fort Hays State University

Emphasis:
Pre-Law

Contact Information:
Office: Rarick Hall 314
Phone: (785) 628-4466 E-Mail: bebennett@fhsu.edu

About Bryan:

I have always been intrigued by learning and the pursuit of knowledge. My professional and academic interests led me from my undergraduate and graduate studies to the practice of environmental litigation and, finally, to teaching. My current position allows me the opportunity to help others understand how our system of government and laws works and also affords me the opportunity to explore complex questions of law, public policy and legal practice. It is my hope that I am able to share some of my insights gained through my education, legal practice and academic research and also help others understand what role they can play in our system of government, whether it be through the practice of law, public administration or other form of civic service


Professional Experience:

I am licensed to practice in the state and federal courts of Kansas and Missouri and have served as counsel or co-counsel in litigation and regulatory matters in 16 jurisdictions ranging from New Jersey to California and Florida to Wisconsin.

During my years of practice I focused on environmental litigation and regulation including cases involving CERCLA, the Clean Water Act, The Clean Air Act, toxic torts, asbestos exposure and many other areas. In addition, I have experience as pro-bono counsel in criminal and civil matters ranging from juvenile criminal cases to divorce and child custody issues.

Research and Published Work:

Bennett, Bryan, Chris Crawford, Lawrence Gould and Shala Mills. Y cant they rite?: Integrating Writing Assessment Across the Undergraduate Political Science Major. Publication pending in Assessment Update.

Bennett, Bryan and Shala Mills. (May 2009) Y cant they rite?: Integrating Writing Assessment Across the Undergraduate Political Science Major. Academic Leadership Journal.

Bennett, Bryan. (October 15, 2008) Vote So We Can Get Back to Normalcy. Hays Daily News. 

Bennett, Bryan. (2004) Chapter Editor, Inside the Minds – The Art & Science of Environmental Law – Working Together to Protect the Environment. Aspatore Books.

Bennett, Bryan. (Winter 2003) Eighth Circuit Disallows Direct Cost Recovery Action by a Potentially Responsible Party Missouri Environmental Insider.

Bennett, Bryan. (Winter 2003) Eighth Circuit Rules on Flow of Missouri River Water: Missouri Environmental Insider.

Bennett, Bryan. (Fall 2003) The Status of Perchlorate Legislation; An Update. SHB Environmental and Chemical Update.  

Bennett, Bryan. (Spring 2003) Ninth Circuit Holds That State Law Plaintiffs May Benefit from CERCLA’s Delayed Discovery Rule: Missouri Environmental Insider.

Bennett, Bryan. (Spring 2003) Seventh Circuit Rules That EPA Cannot Extend the Deadline for St. Louis to Comply with NAAQS for Ozone: Missouri Environmental Insider.

Bennett, Bryan and Shala Mills. (2000) A Modern Proposal: Journal of Irreproducible Results. Volume 45. No. 5-6

Papers Presented

Bennett, Bryan and Shala Mills. Y cant they rite?: Integrating Writing Assessment Across the Undergraduate Political Science Major. American Political Science Association Teaching & Learning Conference. San Jose, Ca. 2008.

Current Work in Progress

Bennett, Bryan and Shala Mills. Textbook: Law and Literature.