Atty. A Michael Barker
Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Attorney. For over forty-seven years Mr.
Civil Rights & More Attorney · Serving Linwood, NJ · 50+ Years Experience
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About A Michael Barker at a Glance
A Michael Barker is a Member based in Linwood, New Jersey, practicing at Barker, Gelfand, James & Sarvas, P.C.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful death, personal injury, and employment. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (1976), North Carolina (Inactive) (1976), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1976), and U.S. Supreme Court (2004). Educated at Wake Forest University School of Law (J.D., 1976) and Rutgers College, Rutgers University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New Jersey State Bar Association Atlantic County New Jersey Bar Association Cape May County New Jersey Bar Association. Serves clients in Linwood, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About A Michael Barker
- Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Attorney
- For over forty-seven years Mr. Barker has been actively engaged in jury trials and appellate practice for cases involving civil rights, personal injury, sexual abuse, sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, and insurance coverage
- There are approximately 167 cases reported by Lexis which involve Mr. Barker’s legal representation in a wide variety of practice areas
- Peer Review Rating For decades, Mr. Barker has been AV+ Rated by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory and honored to be listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers
- Mr. Barker’s AV Preeminent Rating is solely based on peer review and Mr. Barker received the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards
- Since 1981 Mr. Barker has been Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney based on trial experience, substantive knowledge and reports from his peers
- Law Enforcement Special Agent, United States Treasury Department, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms United States Sky Marshal, United States Treasury Department, Bureau of Customs
Practice Areas Explained
A Michael Barker's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases A Michael Barker handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Linwood.
Workplace Discrimination in Linwood
A Michael Barker is one of 7,049 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in New Jersey →
Sexual Harassment in Linwood
A Michael Barker is one of 5,970 sexual harassment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse sexual harassment attorneys in New Jersey →
Wrongful Death in Linwood
A Michael Barker is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in New Jersey →
Personal Injury in Linwood
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
A Michael Barker is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Jersey →
Employment Law in Linwood
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
A Michael Barker is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in New Jersey →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Linwood
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Linwood are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Linwood Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Linwood-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Linwood Choose A Michael Barker
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish A Michael Barker's practice in the field of discrimination, sexual harassment, wrongful death, personal injury, and employment.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
A Michael Barker brings 50+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey, North Carolina (Inactive), and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, A Michael Barker can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering discrimination, sexual harassment, and wrongful death, A Michael Barker can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Linwood
A Linwood-based practice means A Michael Barker attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues A Michael Barker Handles in Linwood
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