Atty. Scott A. Cammarn

Atty. Scott A. Cammarn

Pierce Atwood senior counsel Scott Cammarn has 34 years of banking law experience, focusing his practice on regulatory matters, mergers and acquisitions, legislation, and transactions. Scott has represented various national and international financial institutions, and has practiced before the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and many state banking departments.

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Profile Summary

About Scott A. Cammarn at a glance

Scott A. Cammarn is a business attorney based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Pierce Atwood LLP. Admitted to practice in United States, Maine and United States, North Carolina. Educated at Duke University (J.D. with high honors, 1987) and The Ohio State University (BS, 1983). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Financial Services Regulation Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serands clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Pierce Atwood senior counsel Scott Cammarn has 34 years of banking law experience, focusing his practice on regulatory matters, mergers and acquisitions, legislation, and transactions
  • Scott has represented various national and international financial institutions, and has practiced before the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, and many state banking departments
  • Prior to joining Pierce Atwood, Scott was a partner with Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP, where he was the firm’s lead bank regulatory attorney and co-chair of their Financial Services Department
  • Scott’s practice included federal and state bank regulatory and consumer credit issues, sanctions, anti-money laundering, privacy, information security, and fintech matters

Practice Areas Explained

Scott A. Cammarn's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott A. Cammarn handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maine

Practicing law in Maine. Legal matters in Maine are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maine state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maine brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maine courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Scott A. Cammarn

Where is Scott A. Cammarn's law office located?
Scott A. Cammarn's law practice is located in Portland, Maine. The firm is Pierce Atwood LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott A. Cammarn handle?
Scott A. Cammarn focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maine.
Where did Scott A. Cammarn go to law school?
Scott A. Cammarn earned their education at (J.D. with high honors, 1987); (BS, 1983).
How can I contact Scott A. Cammarn for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Scott A. Cammarn received?
Scott A. Cammarn's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Financial Services Regulation Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Lawyer of the Year — Financial Services Regulation Law (Charlotte); Lawyer of the Year — Financial Services Regulation Law (Charlotte).

Education

J.D. with high honors
Duke University
- 1987
BS
The Ohio State University
- 1983

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Financial Services Regulation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Financial Services Regulation Law (Charlotte)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Financial Services Regulation Law (Charlotte)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Financial Services Regulation Law (Charlotte)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Financial Services Regulation Law (Charlotte)
- 2014
Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law (Charlotte)
- 2013

Bar Admissions

United States, Maine
United States, North Carolina

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