Atty. David J. Barton

Atty. David J. Barton

Mr. David J.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 28 yrs experience 28 year
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Profile Summary

About David J. Barton at a glance

David J. Barton is an Associate based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Bentz Law Firm, P.C.. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, construction, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1998), U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania (1998), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1999). Educated at Duquesne University (J.D., 1997) and Tulane University of Louisiana (B.A. Public, 1981). Active member of Allegheny County Bar Association Pennsylvania Special Court Judges Association Special Court Judges Association of Allegheny County. Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. David J. Barton is a lawyer practicing business, equipment finance and leasing, civil appeals and 9 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Tulane University of Louisiana in 1981, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • David practices at Bentz Law Firm, P.C. in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

David J. Barton's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

David J. Barton is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

David J. Barton is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David J. Barton is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Construction Law

David J. Barton is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Creditor Rights & Collections

David J. Barton is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David J. Barton

Where is David J. Barton's law office located?
David J. Barton's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Bentz Law Firm, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David J. Barton handle?
David J. Barton focuses on probate, estate planning, business, construction, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has David J. Barton practiced law?
David J. Barton has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did David J. Barton go to law school?
David J. Barton earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A. Public, 1981).
How can I contact David J. Barton for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duquesne University
- 1997
B.A. Public
Tulane University of Louisiana
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1998
U.S. District Court, Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1998
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1999

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