Atty. David Barton Black

Atty. David Barton Black

Mr. David Barton Black is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, labor & employment law, general practice & trial law.

Atlanta Atlanta 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About David Barton Black at a glance

David Barton Black is an Associate based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Smith & Liss, LLC. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on employment, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2007). Educated at Mercer University J.D. (—) and Georgia Institute of Technology B.S. (—). Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. David Barton Black is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, labor & employment law, general practice & trial law
  • David received a B.S. degree from Georgia Institute of Technology, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • David practices at Smith & Liss, LLC in Atlanta, GA

Practice Areas Explained

David Barton Black's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

David Barton Black is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

David Barton Black is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Georgia →

Civil Litigation

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

David Barton Black is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Barton Black

Where is David Barton Black's law office located?
David Barton Black's law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Smith & Liss, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Barton Black handle?
David Barton Black focuses on employment, ip, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has David Barton Black practiced law?
David Barton Black has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did David Barton Black go to law school?
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Education

Mercer University J.D.
- In Progress
Georgia Institute of Technology B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 2007

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