Scott A. Barbour

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Scott A. Barbour: Attorney with Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Mr. Barbour concentrates his practice representing corporate and institutional clients involved in various civil and commercial litigation including railroad, products liability and contract litigation. He also has extensive trial and appellate experience in both the federal and state courts throughout New York with emphasis on matters pending in federal courts. He has an active ADR practice as he is regularly selected to act as a mediator or arbitrator for pending cases.

Representative Accomplishments

•Nesom v. Straney

The trial court granted summary judgement to the plaintiff in an interpleader action on the effect of a prior divorce agreement on the designation of beneficiaries. This was affirmed on appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

•John Higgins v. Consolidail, et al.

The trial court dismissed the plaintiff's claim at the conclusion of a jury trial. This dismissal was affirmed on appeal.

•Jason Haas v. Delaware & Hudson Railway

The court affirmed the granting of summary judgment in favor of the defendant railroad due to plaintiff's failure to produce evidence that defendant failed to exercise reasonable care and plaintiff's failure to offer proof of actual or constructive notice of the defective condition.

Professional/Community

Mr. Barbour is co-chair of the ADR Committee of the Northern District of New York; Mediator for the United States District Court, Northern District of New York; Mediator for New York Supreme Court, 4th Department; and is a member of the National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel.Mr. Barbour has been recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2024 for Commercial Litigation in Albany, NY.

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Areas of Practice (1)

  • Litigation and Appeals

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Syracuse University, S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, B.S., magna cum laude, 1981
Law School Attended:
Syracuse University College of Law, J.D., cum laude, 1984
Year of First Admission:
1985
Admission:
1985, New York; 1985, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York; 1987, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit; 1991, U.S. Supreme Court; 1994, U.S. District Court, Western District of New York
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Affiliations

Mr. Barbour is admitted to practice before the courts of the State of New York, the United States District Court for the Northern and Western Districts of New York, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.

Birth Information:
Rochester, New York, November 21, 1959
ISLN:
909260307

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Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (5 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

    4.7/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0
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