Atty. David S. Brake

Atty. David S. Brake

Mr. David S.

Chanute Chanute 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About David S. Brake at a glance

David S. Brake is a Member based in Chanute, Kansas, practicing at Henshall & Brake. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, workers comp, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1980). Educated at Washburn University of Topeka (J.D., 1980) and Emporia State University (B.S., 1977). Active member of Thirty First Judicial District (President, 1990—) and Kansas Bar Associations Kansas Association of Defense Counsel. Serands clients in Chanute, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. David S. Brake is a lawyer practicing workers compensation law, insurance defense law, commercial litigation
  • David received a B.S. degree from Emporia State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • David practices at Henshall & Brake in Chanute, KS

Practice Areas Explained

David S. Brake's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David S. Brake handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David S. Brake is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kansas →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

David S. Brake is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Kansas →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David S. Brake is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Kansas →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

David S. Brake is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Kansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kansas

Practicing law in Kansas. Legal matters in Kansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chanute are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kansas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Kansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David S. Brake

Where is David S. Brake's law office located?
David S. Brake's law practice is located in Chanute, Kansas. The firm is Henshall & Brake. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David S. Brake handle?
David S. Brake focuses on business, workers comp, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has David S. Brake practiced law?
David S. Brake has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did David S. Brake go to law school?
David S. Brake earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S., 1977).
How can I contact David S. Brake for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washburn University of Topeka
- 1980
B.S.
Emporia State University
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1980

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