Schuyler B. Kraus
Schuyler B. Kraus
Partner in Charge of NY and DC Offices
He/Him
"I leverage my state and federal litigation experience to deliver efficient, practical solutions based on a deep understanding of my clients’ business objectives and operations."
Schuyler B. Kraus
Partner in Charge of NY and DC Offices
He/Him
"I leverage my state and federal litigation experience to deliver efficient, practical solutions based on a deep understanding of my clients’ business objectives and operations."
About Schuyler
For over two decades, Schuyler has defended clients in consumer and class action matters, representing mortgage lenders, servicers, and investors in actions alleging mortgage fraud, predatory lending, and violations of state and federal consumer protection statutes, including the Truth in Lending Act (TILA), Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), Home Owners Equity Protection Act (HOEPA), Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
Schuyler advises clients on regulatory and compliance matters, including handling complaints involving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and State Attorneys General.
Areas of Focus
Industries:
Services:
- Appellate;
- Consumer & Class Action Defense;
- Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA);
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA);
- Litigation & Trial;
- Mortgage Lending & Servicing Litigation ;
- Regulatory & Compliance ;
- Subpoena Response Management ;
- Supervisory Examinations, Investigations & Enforcement;
- Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)
Experience
- Represented a national bank in a case of first impression, wherein the Court of Appeals (New York’s highest court) held that the automatic bankruptcy stay caused by a bankruptcy filing is a valid "statutory prohibition" under New York law CPLR sec. 204. Accordingly, the Court determined that the statute of limitations for commencement of an action was tolled and rejected the borrower’s appeal of the denial of his motion to dismiss which had been issued by the trial court and upheld by the intermediate appellate court. The case has wide-ranging implications for all cases where there has been an intervening bankruptcy.
- Member of regulatory and compliance team which advised a national mortgage lender on all facets of origination compliance. The team addressed a variety of complex compliance questions related to the development of a new business product. Providing advice on appropriate disclosures, potential risks across jurisdictions, and state and federal lending laws in key states.
Recognition
- Crains’ New York Business, Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law, 2024
Credentials
Education
- Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, JD, 1999
- University of Colorado, BA, 1994
Bar Admissions
- Connecticut
- New York
Court Admissions
- US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- US District Court for the District of Connecticut
- US District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- US District Court for the Northern District of New York
- US District Court for the Southern District of New York
- US District Court for the Western District of New York
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- "New York FAPA Update," Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference, Mortgage Bankers Association, San Diego, California, May 5, 2024
- "Regulatory Development/Post Pandemic Track: State Trends and Issues," Legal Issues & Regulatory Compliance Conference, Mortgage Bankers Association, Virtual Event, May 25, 2021
- Panelist, "The Pitfalls of Foreclosure Delay: Statute of Limitations Defense and Property Preservation," Hinshaw's Peer-to-Peer Financial Services Forum: The Frontlines of Mortgage Servicing, Virtual Event, March 30, 2021
Blog Posts
- Second Circuit Rules Homeowners Established Article III Standing for Statutory Damages Claim, May 14, 2021
- New York Court of Appeals Decision Clarifies RPAPL Notice Requirements, Affirms Heightened Standard for Borrowers, Apr 1, 2021
- Landmark New York Court of Appeals Decision Clarifying Calculation of Statute of Limitations in Mortgage Foreclosure Actions, Feb 19, 2021
Events
- Hinshaw Attorneys Present at Firm-Sponsored Mortgage Bankers Association's Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference 2024, May 5-8, 2024
- Mortgage Bankers Association's Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference 2022, May 23, 2022
- Schuyler Kraus and Lauren Campisi to Speak at Mortgage Bankers Association's Legal Issues & Regulatory Compliance Conference 2021, May 25 and May 26, 2021
- Mortgage Bankers Association's Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference, May 6, 2019
Hinshaw Newsletter
In The News
Press Releases
Webinar
Interests
Community/Civic Activities
- Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Cardozo Advocates for Battered Women, Co-Founder and Co-President
- Member of the local chapter of the Boys & Girls Club of America
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- "New York FAPA Update," Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference, Mortgage Bankers Association, San Diego, California, May 5, 2024
- "Regulatory Development/Post Pandemic Track: State Trends and Issues," Legal Issues & Regulatory Compliance Conference, Mortgage Bankers Association, Virtual Event, May 25, 2021
- Panelist, "The Pitfalls of Foreclosure Delay: Statute of Limitations Defense and Property Preservation," Hinshaw's Peer-to-Peer Financial Services Forum: The Frontlines of Mortgage Servicing, Virtual Event, March 30, 2021
Blog Posts
- Second Circuit Rules Homeowners Established Article III Standing for Statutory Damages Claim, May 14, 2021
- New York Court of Appeals Decision Clarifies RPAPL Notice Requirements, Affirms Heightened Standard for Borrowers, Apr 1, 2021
- Landmark New York Court of Appeals Decision Clarifying Calculation of Statute of Limitations in Mortgage Foreclosure Actions, Feb 19, 2021
Events
- Hinshaw Attorneys Present at Firm-Sponsored Mortgage Bankers Association's Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference 2024, May 5-8, 2024
- Mortgage Bankers Association's Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference 2022, May 23, 2022
- Schuyler Kraus and Lauren Campisi to Speak at Mortgage Bankers Association's Legal Issues & Regulatory Compliance Conference 2021, May 25 and May 26, 2021
- Mortgage Bankers Association's Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference, May 6, 2019
Hinshaw Newsletter
In The News
Press Releases
Webinar
Schuyler's Insights
Press Release
Dec 9, 2024
Schuyler Kraus Selected for Crain's New York Business 2024 Notable Leaders in Law
Press Release
Dec 9, 2024
Schuyler Kraus Selected for Crain's New York Business 2024 Notable Leaders in Law
Consumer Crossroads: Where Financial Services and Litigation Intersect
May 14, 2021
Second Circuit Rules Homeowners Established Article III Standing for Statutory Damages Claim
Consumer Crossroads: Where Financial Services and Litigation Intersect
Apr 1, 2021
Webinar
Mar 30, 2021
Peer-to-Peer Financial Services Forum: The Frontlines of Mortgage Servicing
Consumer Crossroads: Where Financial Services and Litigation Intersect
Feb 19, 2021
Press Release
May 18, 2016
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP Announces New Managing Partner and Other Firm Leaders
Press Release
May 18, 2016
