Boris A. Kaupp Partner

Boris Kaupp

Boris A. Kaupp Partner

Primary Practice Areas

Profile

Boris completed his legal studies in his native Germany before moving to the United States, where he earned a Master of Laws degree in American Law and a Certificate in International and Comparative Law at Saint Louis University. He focuses his practice on construction and commercial disputes, avoiding lawsuits where possible while providing effective representation when litigation becomes necessary. He is fluent in English and German.

Professional Affiliations and Activities

  • Member, The New York Bar (2002)
  • Member, The Missouri Bar (2002)
  • Member, The Illinois Bar (2007)
  • Louis Stuttgart Sister Cities – Secretary
  • German School Association of Greater St. Louis – Substitute Teacher

Education

  • 2001 LL.M. in American Law, St. Louis University School of Law
  • 2001 Certificate in International and Comparative Law, St. Louis University School of Law
  • 1995 State Examination of Law, Eberhard-Karls-University, Tuebingen, Germany
  • 1994 ERASMUS Certificate, Universita Degli Studi, Catania, Italy

Publications

  • Lewis v. Bellefontaine Habilitation Center, 122 S.W.3d 105 (W.D.Mo. 2003)
  • Delta Consulting Group v. R. Randle Construction et al., 554 F.3d 1133 (7th Cir. 2009)
  • “Res Judicata and Collateral Estoppel in Surety and Fidelity Bond Cases”, 13th Annual Northeast Surety & Fidelity Claims Conference, Atlantic City, NJ, 2002 (co-author)
  • “International Letters of Credit-Characteristics and Problems”, Center for International Legal Studies, International Construction Law Conference, Steamboat Springs, CO, 2003 (co-author, presenter)
  • “Construction Contracts From A to Z” NBI, Clayton, MO, 2010 (co-author, presenter)