Scott Kreamer has tried more than 25 cases in both State and Federal Courts. In 2010, he was recognized by Missouri Lawyers Weekly as having received one the top jury verdicts in Missouri in a commercial case. Scott has also appeared before and prevailed in many appellate decisions in various federal and state jurisdictions. Scott practices in the areas of commercial, construction, financial services, insurance, products liability and tort litigation. Scott has also served as national counsel for clients in the areas of toxic tort litigation and financial services.

Scott serves on the firm’s Executive Committee. He has also been an active member of various bar organizations over his career. He is currently a Senior Director in the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel. Scott frequently authors papers and lectures at conferences across the country and is the Dean in the FDCC’s Litigation Management College. He is admitted to practice in Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska.

Memberships & Activities

• Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel
  • Vice President
  • Website Web Master
  • Assistant Dean of Curriculum – Litigation Management College
• American Bar Association
  • Fidelity and Surety Sub-Committee
  • Section of the Torts and Insurance Practice Section
  • Tort and Insurance Practice Committee
  • Litigation Section
• Missouri Bar Association, Kansas City Representative to YLS Council, (1993-99)
• Kansas Bar Association
• Kansas City Metropolitan Bar Association
• Missouri Organization of Defense Lawyers
• National Bond Claims Association

Awards & Recognition

• AV® Preeminent™ Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell.
• Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America, 2013
• Joseph R. Olshan Award (2011) awarded by FDCC for outstanding service to organization.
• Selected for inclusion in Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers®.

News & Events

Kreamer Attends 3rd Annual LCLD Membership Meeting

09.17.12 | BSCR Executive Committee Member James S. Kreamer attended the 3rd Annual Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) annual membership meeting in Washington DC, September 12-13, 2012. The LCLD was formed in 2009 and is comprised of corporate chief legal officers and law firm managing partners dedicated to creating a truly diverse legal profession. . .

Kreamer Serves as Dean of Curriculum for Litigation Management College

07.20.11 | Scott Kreamer recently served as the Dean of Curriculum for the Litigation Management College sponsored by the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel. The LMC is a four day workshop designed for claims handling professionals and is held annual at Emory University in Atlanta, GA.

Kreamer Participates in Local Legal Industry Outlook Event

04.01.11 | Scott Kreamer represented BSCR at Ingram’s 11th annual Legal Industry Outlook sponsored by the law firm of McAnany, Van Cleave & Phillips in March. Attorneys from many of the area’s largest law firms participated in a discussion about the role of the attorney in the political arena and in formulating public policy.

Kreamer Recognized on Lists of Top Plaintiff Wins in 2010

02.08.11 | Scott Kreamer was recognized in Missouri Lawyers Weekly (Jan. 31, 2011 edition) in connection with a $5.5M verdict in the matter of The Waits Co. v. MacKenzie House, et al., United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri. Missouri Lawyers Weekly included the case in the #26 spot on its list of “Top Plaintiff Wins in 2010.” . . .

Kreamer Re-Elected as FDCC Vice-President

08.23.10 | Scott Kreamer has been re-elected to serve as a Vice President of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC). FDCC is a by-invitation only international organization of civil defense attorneys, as well as general counsel, risk managers, and claims professionals. Scott’s term runs through August 2011.

Kreamer Appointed Dean of Curriculum of Litigation Management College

07.01.10 | Scott Kreamer has been appointed Dean of Curriculum of the Litigation Management College (LMC) sponsored by the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel (FDCC). The LMC is a four day workshop designed for claims handling professionals. . .

Kreamer Participates in Legal Industry Outlook Round-Table

04.14.10 | On April 14, Scott Kreamer represented BSCR at the 10th Annual Legal Industry Outlook Round-Table sponsored by Ingram’s. Attorneys from many of the area’s largest law firms participated in a round-table discussion about the instability of the financial markets and the economy, and its effect on recruiting, retention and billing trends. . .

• RECENT TRIALS OF NOTE

• Hall et al. v. NW Fertilizer, Inc.

  Holt County, MO (2013)
  Obtained jury verdict in favor of our client, Northwest Fertilizer, Inc. after a week trial. The case involved a misapplication of a herbicide on corn crops that damaged a portion of plaintiffs’ corn.
  

• Unified School District No. 228 v. Old Republic Surety Company, et al.

  Hodgeman County, KS (2013)
  Successfully defended Old Republic Surety, Inc. in a 5 day jury trial involving a breach of contract regarding the construction of running track at a local high school. At the close of plaintiff's evidence the District Court granted Old Republic's motion for directed verdict and entered judgment in favor of Old Republic.
  

• Fischer Quarries v. Western Surety Company, et al.

  Carroll County, MO (2012)
  Following a bench trial in Ray County, Missouri, BSCR received a judgment in favor of our client, Western Surety. The claim involved a contractual dispute arising out of an indemnity agreement. The Court awarded our client the full amount requested, which included all attorney’s fees and costs.
  

• Schupp v. Western Surety, et al.

  Pettis County, MO (2011)
  Successfully defended claim against surety bond.
  

• The Weitz Company v. MacKenzie House, LLC, et al

  U.S.D.C. MO (2010)
  Unanimous defense verdict and award of $5 million on a counterclaim in a three week jury trial involving a commercial dispute.
  

• America’s Mortgage Banc, Inc. v. XEZ, Inc., et al.

  Circuit Court of Cook County, IL (2009)
  Successfully represented mortgage company in jury trial seeking recovery of money lost arising out of fraudulent loans.
  

• The Weitz Company v. MH Washington, LLC, et al.

  U.S.D.C. MO (2008)
  Successfully defended three week jury trial involving a commercial dispute over condominium development.
  

• Walton Construction Company v. First National Insurance Company of America, et al.

  Kansas City, MO (2005)
  Obtained a defense verdict from a panel of three arbitrators in a four week arbitration involving construction project and claim of $15 million.
  

• 103 Investors v. Square D Company, et al.

  U.S.D.C. KS (2005)
  Obtained directed verdict in a one week jury trial involving a design defect claim of electrical equipment.
  

• NewCap Insurance  Co. v. Employers Reinsurance Corp.

  U.S.D.C. KS (2004)
  Successfully represented NewCap in a jury trial for recovery of $15 million in reinsurance proceeds.
  

• Saxon Mortgage, Inc, v. Mortgage Plus, Inc.

  U.S.D.C. KS (2001)
  Obtained defense verdict in trial involving mortgage loans.
  

• City of Leon, KS v. Faciligroup, et al.

  District Court of Lyon County, KS (1998)
  Obtained defense verdict in trial involving construction of waste water treatment facility.
  

• Mack Excavating, Inc. v. City of Topeka

  U.S. Bankruptcy Ct., KS (1997)
  Represented contractor in trial regarding construction project.
  

• RECENT APPELLATE COURT ARGUMENTS

• The Weitz Company v. MacKenzie House, LLC, et al.

  Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (2011)
  Affirming jury verdict in commercial case.
  

• The Weitz Company v. MH Washington, LLC, et al.

  Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals (2009)
  Application of piercing the corporate veil doctrine.
  

• 103 Investors v. Square D Company, et al.

  Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals (2004)
  Application of Daubert to striking expert witness.
  

• Reeves v. Sunflower Dodge, Inc.

  KS Court of Appeals (1998)
  Application of Kansas Consumer Protection Act.
  

• Freight Rate Service Company v. Phil Williams et al.

  KS Court of Appeals (1998)
  Damages recoverable under breach of contract.
  

• Prestress Engineering v. Mechanical & Industrial Fasteners, Inc.

  Illinois Court of Appeals
  Application of economic loss doctrine.
  

Results

Jury Verdict Obtained for Client in Crop Damage Case

BSCR obtained a jury verdict in favor of our client, Northwest Fertilizer, Inc. after a week-long trial. The case involved a misapplication of an herbicide on corn crops that damaged a portion of plaintiffs’ corn crop. Plaintiffs claimed that damage from the herbicide was widespread throughout a substantial portion of the farm while Northwest Fertilizer claimed the damage was isolated and any remaining damage was the result of other causes for which it was not responsible. . .

Judgment Obtained for Client in Contractual Dispute

BSCR received a judgment in favor of our client, Western Surety, following a bench trial in Ray County, Missouri. The claim involved a contractual dispute over an indemnity agreement. The court issued a lengthy opinion and awarded our client the full amount requested. . .

Directed Verdict Obtained for Surety Client on Construction Defect Claim

BSCR successfully defended Old Republic Surety, Inc. in a 5 day jury trial involving the construction of running track at a local high school. At the close of plaintiff's evidence the District Court granted Old Republic's motion for directed verdict and entered judgment in favor of Old Republic. . .

Defense of Fidelity & Surety Client Results in Summary Judgment

BSCR’s defense of a notary in a Clay County, Missouri action resulted in summary judgment in favor of our client, the fidelity and surety insurer of the notary. In this case, plaintiff sought to recover under a notarial bond issued by our client to insure faithful performance of its principal, a notary. . .

BSCR Wins Appeal Before the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals In Hotly Contested Construction Case

A decision from the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a jury verdict obtained by BSCR in favor of its clients MacKenzie House, L.L.C. (developer) and MH Metropolitan, L.L.C., (owner) of a Kansas City apartment complex. Appellant, The Weitz Company (an Iowa-based contractor) was retained as the contractor of the apartment complex and eventually walked off the project after significant delays and cost overruns. . .