Atty. Brent Barton
Brent has always fought on behalf of injured people. Before joining the Barton Law Firm, Brent litigated at the largest law firm in the Northwest and served in the Oregon House of Representatives.
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About Brent Barton at a glance
Brent Barton is an Attorney based in Newport, Oregon, practicing at The Barton Law Firm. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in New York (1994) and Oregon (2006). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2006) and Stanford University (B.A. Political, 2002). Serands clients in Newport, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Brent has always fought on behalf of injured people
- Before joining the Barton Law Firm, Brent litigated at the largest law firm in the Northwest and served in the Oregon House of Representatives
- There, Brent championed protections for children, seniors, and veterans, including legislation allowing consumers to hold insurance companies accountable for unfair practices
- Brent's work ethic is renowned, as demonstrated by his first election
- In one of Oregon's great political upsets, the then 28-year-old Brent defeated a well-financed incumbent by knocking on over 11,000 doors (earning three dog bites in the process)
- In his free time, Brent volunteers for two causes important to him: supporting local arts organizations and engaging young people in law and government
- He divides his time between offices in Newport and Portland
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Brent Barton's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brent Barton handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Brent Barton is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oregon →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Brent Barton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Brent Barton is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Oregon →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Oregon
Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Newport are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon 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 Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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