Atty. Barton Craig Merrill

Atty. Barton Craig Merrill

Barton Craig Merrill is a lawyer practicing construction law, construction contracts, surety law and 5 other areas of law. Barton received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1980, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Barton Craig Merrill at a glance

Barton Craig Merrill is a real estate, construction, litigation, landlord/tenant, and adr attorney based in Santa Barbara, California. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Admitted to practice in California (1989) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1989). Educated at Santa Barbara College of Law (J.D., 1989) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1980). Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Barton Craig Merrill is a lawyer practicing construction law, construction contracts, surety law and 5 other areas of law
  • Barton received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1980, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Barton practices in Santa Barbara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Barton Craig Merrill's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Barton Craig Merrill handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Barton Craig Merrill is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Construction Law

Barton Craig Merrill is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Barton Craig Merrill is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

Barton Craig Merrill is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Barton Craig Merrill is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Barbara are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Barton Craig Merrill

Where is Barton Craig Merrill's law office located?
Barton Craig Merrill's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Barton Craig Merrill handle?
Barton Craig Merrill focuses on real estate, construction, litigation, landlord/tenant, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Barton Craig Merrill practiced law?
Barton Craig Merrill has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Barton Craig Merrill go to law school?
Barton Craig Merrill earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact Barton Craig Merrill for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Santa Barbara College of Law
- 1989
B.A.
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1980

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1989

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