Kent A. “KAB” Brasseale II

Experience

• Industries Commonly Served: Construction, Education, Healthcare, Mineral, Oil and Gas, Real Estate
• Construction: Achieves cost and performance objectives in commercial, industrial, higher education, and healthcare projects by negotiating effective contracts to efficiently address delegation of responsibilities, indemnification, obligations, and dispute resolution methods.
• Oil, Gas and Minerals: Increases economic benefit through creative lease negotiations for owners in large oil and methane gas lease transactions; assists operators with large mineral asset sales and acquisitions; and works with investors in capitalizing development projects of all sizes.
• Wind Farm and Solar Projects: Has negotiated and drafted several agreements to secure favorable terms and important protections for landowners in renewable energy projects ranging in size from 50 MW to greater than 500 MW.
• Brownfield Redevelopment: Enhances property values and regains marketability by assisting clients with environmental assessment, remediation, cost recovery, and compliance.
• Real Estate Development: Achieves time and budget objectives for large commercial and industrial projects by negotiating land acquisitions, securing appropriate zoning and tax abatements, and securing funding.
• Trademark and Copyright: Obtains trademark and copyright registrations and protects those rights by successfully resolving infringement claims.
• Intellectual Property: Protects businesses’ valuable proprietary information by negotiating unique confidentiality agreements and prosecuting claims to protect against unfair use and dissemination.

Publications

• “Natural Resource Bill Sets Stage for Property Rights, Public Resources Debate,” Article Published on KDDK.com, Author (February 2018)
• “Supreme Court’s “Water of the U.S.” Ruling Means Continued Uncertainty,” Article Published on KDDK.com, Author (January 2018)
• “More Coherent Federal Waters Definition Proposed by EPA,” Article Published on KDDK.com, Author (June 2017)
• “Court Awards $23 Million for Failure to Release Expired Oil and Gas Lease,” Article Published on KDDK.com, Author (June 2017)
• “New Leader, New Rules: The President Trump White House and impactful environmental and commercial real estate law developments,”  Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn Seminar, Presenter (May 2017)
• “EPA’s Mercury Rule in Limbo After D.C. Circuit Order,” Article Published on KDDK.com, Author (May 2017)
• “Get the Dirt on Soil, Air and Water: Recent Developments in Environmental Law,” Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn Seminar, Presenter (May 2016)
• “No More Stringent Than” Bill Back in the Spotlight,” Article Published on KDDK.com, Author (February 2016)
• “Legal Updates Regarding Land Development” and “Commercial Property Purchase and Lease,” Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn Seminar, Presenter (May 2015)
• “Insurance Coverage Does Not Extend To Known Environmental Conditions,” Article Published on KDDK.com, Author (April 2015)
• “EPA’s Regulatory Vise Grip: Protecting Your Business from Aggressive Enforcement Actions,” Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn Seminar, Presenter (August 2013)
• “Public Contracts and Procurement Regulations,” Lorman Education Services Seminar, Presenter
• Real Estate Certification Program Instructor, 1996 to present

Professional Affiliations

• Construction Lawyers Society of America: Fellow
• Evansville Bar Association
• Indiana State Bar Association: Environmental Section, Former Chairman
• Indiana Oil & Gas Association
• Illinois Oil & Gas Association
• Indiana Licensed Real Estate Instructor

Civic Affiliations

• Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Ohio Valley: Board of Directors, President; Clays for a Cause Committee
• Southwest Indiana Chamber: Environmental Committee, Former Chairman
• Big Creek Wetlands Foundation, Inc.: Vice President, Director
• Evansville Christian School: Former Director
• Kennel Club of Evansville, Inc.: Former President