Stewart is an experienced litigator who represents businesses, lenders, insurers and contractors in complex litigation in state, federal and bankruptcy courts. For more than 10 years, he has handled disputes involving creditor rights, real estate and title matter, insurance coverage, as well as construction defects, trucking and premises liability.
Stewart uses his litigation experience to counsel clients on case strategy, damages evaluation and liability risks. He aims to resolve cases cost-effectively while pursuing the most favorable outcomes for his clients.
Practices
- Obtained a judgment in favor of a large bank in a bankruptcy adversary proceeding involving a debtor’s challenge to the validity of a second mortgage; the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Kansas agreed that the lien was valid and enforceable.
- Resolved a premises liability claim on behalf of a large retailer involving a customer who suffered serious injuries after slipping on ice in a parking lot; mediation resulted in a favorable outcome for the client.
Education
- University of Kansas School of Law, JD, 2015
- University of Oregon, BA, Arts in History, Minor in Business Administration, 2007
Admissions
- Missouri
- Kansas
- United States District Courts: District Court of Kansas, Western District of Missouri
- United States Bankruptcy Courts: District of Kansas, Eastern District of Missouri, Western District of Missouri, District of Colorado
Languages
- English
Presentations/Publications
- Author, “Crypto Goes Mainstream with Passage of GENIUS Act…But Could Stablecoin Cause a Future Without Bank Accounts and Credit Cards?,” Online Article (September 2025)
- Author, “Court Issues Second Ruling on Illinois Credit Card Fee-Capping Law: Out-of-State Banks Exempt, Credit Unions Not So Lucky,” Online Article (March 2025)
- Author, “Bank Groups Question CFPB’s Legal Basis for New Rule Regulating Overdraft Fees,” Online Article (February 2025)
- Author, “Visa, Mastercard, and American Express Face Legal Setback as Judge Upholds Illinois Law on Credit Card Fee and Data Restrictions,” Online Article (January 2025)
- Author, “Missouri’s New Commercial Financing Disclosure Law and Its Impact on Small Businesses and Lenders,” Online Article (September 2024)