Atty. Brian Elliott Barner

Atty. Brian Elliott Barner

Brian Elliott Barner is a lawyer practicing energy & utilities, government, administrative law and 4 other areas of law. Brian received a A.B. degree from Georgetown University, and has been licensed for 16 years.

Los Gatos Los Gatos 16 yrs experience 16 year
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About Brian Elliott Barner at a glance

Brian Elliott Barner is a Member based in Los Gatos, California, practicing at Barner Legal. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on tax, litigation, environmental, government, and energy. Admitted to practice in California (2010), New York (2010), and District of Columbia (2011). Educated at Arizona State University (J.D., 2009) and Georgetown University A.B. Government Georgetown University A.B. Phi Beta Kappa Georgetown University A.B. LL.M. Order of the Coif Georgetown University A.B. Law School Valedictorian (—). Serands clients in Los Gatos, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Brian Elliott Barner is a lawyer practicing energy & utilities, government, administrative law and 4 other areas of law
  • Brian received a A.B. degree from Georgetown University, and has been licensed for 16 years
  • Brian practices at Barner Legal in Los Gatos, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Elliott Barner's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Elliott Barner handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

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Brian Elliott Barner is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Brian Elliott Barner is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in California →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Brian Elliott Barner is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy 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 Los Gatos 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 Brian Elliott Barner

Where is Brian Elliott Barner's law office located?
Brian Elliott Barner's law practice is located in Los Gatos, California. The firm is Barner Legal. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Elliott Barner handle?
Brian Elliott Barner focuses on tax, litigation, environmental, government, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Brian Elliott Barner practiced law?
Brian Elliott Barner has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Brian Elliott Barner go to law school?
Brian Elliott Barner earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (—).
How can I contact Brian Elliott Barner for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Arizona State University
- 2009
Georgetown University A.B. Government Georgetown University A.B. Phi Beta Kappa Georgetown University A.B. LL.M. Order of the Coif Georgetown University A.B. Law School Valedictorian
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Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2010
New York
Admitted: 2010
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2011

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