Atty. Douglass Barron

Atty. Douglass Barron

Douglass Barron is an associate in the Financial Restructuring group and is based in the firm’s New York office. His practice focuses on the representation of both debtors and creditors in bankruptcy and out-of-court restructurings.

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Profile Summary

About Douglass Barron at a glance

Douglass Barron is a bankruptcy attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Paul Hastings LLP. Educated at University of Oregon (J.D., 2012). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Douglass Barron is an associate in the Financial Restructuring group and is based in the firm’s New York office
  • His practice focuses on the representation of both debtors and creditors in bankruptcy and out-of-court restructurings
  • Before joining Paul Hastings, Mr. Barron completed clerkships in the Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Kentucky and the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York and practiced law as a Trial Attorney for the United States Trustee Program
  • Mr. Barron received his law degree from the University of Oregon School of Law in 2012, where he served as an Articles Editor of the Oregon Law Review
  • He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Reed College in 2009

Practice Areas Explained

Douglass Barron's Areas of Practice

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

Bankruptcy & Debt

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Where is Douglass Barron's law office located?
Douglass Barron's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Paul Hastings LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglass Barron handle?
Douglass Barron focuses on bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Douglass Barron go to law school?
Douglass Barron earned their education at (J.D., 2012).
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What awards or recognition has Douglass Barron received?
Douglass Barron's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law.

Education

J.D.
University of Oregon
- 2012

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- 2026

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