Atty. Douglas Howard Barker

Atty. Douglas Howard Barker

Douglas Howard Barker is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, business, insurance and 2 other areas of law. Douglas received a M.Ed. degree from California Lutheran College in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years.

San Diego San Diego 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas Howard Barker at a glance

Douglas Howard Barker is a Shareholder based in San Diego, California, practicing at Barker Olmsted & Barnier. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, insurance, and adr. Admitted to practice in California (1980) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1982). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1980) and California Lutheran College (M.Ed. University, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Howard Barker is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, business, insurance and 2 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a M.Ed. degree from California Lutheran College in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Douglas practices at Barker Olmsted & Barnier in San Diego, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Howard Barker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas Howard Barker 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.

Douglas Howard Barker is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Douglas Howard Barker is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

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

Douglas Howard Barker is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Douglas Howard Barker is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

Mediation & Arbitration

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

Douglas Howard Barker 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 San Diego 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 Douglas Howard Barker

Where is Douglas Howard Barker's law office located?
Douglas Howard Barker's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Barker Olmsted & Barnier. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Howard Barker handle?
Douglas Howard Barker focuses on employment, business, litigation, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Douglas Howard Barker practiced law?
Douglas Howard Barker has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Douglas Howard Barker go to law school?
Douglas Howard Barker earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (M.Ed. University, 1975).
How can I contact Douglas Howard Barker for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas Howard Barker directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Douglas Howard Barker received?
Douglas Howard Barker's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of San Diego
- 1980
M.Ed. University
California Lutheran College
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1980
U.S. District Court, Southern District of California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1982

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