Decoding the Abstention and Preclusion Doctrines: Invoking the Doctrines as a Bar to the Re-Litigation of Claims in Federal Court and Avoiding Common Pitfalls (In-house CLE presentation at Hogan Lovells US LLP, May 2017)

Prior to joining SAKG in June 2019, Cameron practiced at a large U.S.-based law firm in New York where he represented numerous individuals and commercial entities, including global financial institutions and commercial lenders, in all aspects of litigation.

“SAKG’s reputation as a top litigation boutique in Kansas City is well-deserved; its lawyers are talented, conscientious, and committed to achieving great results for their clients. It’s a privilege to be part of the team.”

Cameron has expansive court experience and has successfully argued numerous motions and appeals on behalf of clients in state and federal courts across the country, including the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Second, Fifth and Eighth Circuits, and New York, Kansas and Missouri State courts. While at New York University School of Law, Cameron served as the Managing Editor of the Journal of Law & Liberty.

Results

Obtained 8th Circuit reversal of an order from the W.D.Mo., which had denied SAKG’s motion to compel arbitration in favor of individual executives of a company who were not personally parties to the arbitration agreement at issue; the 8th Circuit reversed and ordered arbitration as to all parties.
Successfully defended 8th Circuit appeal, resulting in affirmance of decision dismissing third-party intervenor complaint against SAKG’s client for lack of standing.
Obtained summary judgment dismissing employment discrimination claims against KC-based employer brought in the Western District of Texas, and 5th Circuit affirmance of the judgment dismissing the complaint in its entirety.
Obtained summary affirmance of U.S. District Court judgment dismissing claims against national banking association, four days after oral argument on appeal heard by 2nd Circuit.
Successfully defended appeal for a commercial lender in New York’s Appellate Division, in a fraud action regarding a failed construction project.
Obtained a favorable settlement on behalf of commercial lender following borrower’s default on a multimillion-dollar condominium loan.
Successfully defended appeal of multimillion-dollar judgment against guarantor of commercial loan resulting in affirmance of judgment.
Successfully defended appeal on behalf of a limited liability partnership, upholding the partnership’s breach of contract claim.
Obtained dismissal of counterclaims in federal court alleged by commercial borrowers in connection with sale of billion-dollar loan portfolio.