Atty. Gregg D. Barton

Atty. Gregg D. Barton

Gregg Barton, a partner in the firm’s Business practice, has 25 years of experience focusing on state and local taxes principally in Washington (including Seattle, Bellevue and Tacoma matters), Oregon and Alaska. His experience includes advising clients with respect to gross receipt, sales and use, net income, ad valorem , real estate excise and public utility taxes, seeking private rulings, handling administrative appeals and litigating in state courts.

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About Gregg D. Barton at a glance

Gregg D. Barton is a tax and tax litigation attorney based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. Admitted to practice in Washington, Washington State Bar Association and Oregon, Oregon State Bar. Educated at University of Oregon (J.D., 1985) and University of Washington (—, 1982). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Gregg Barton, a partner in the firm’s Business practice, has 25 years of experience focusing on state and local taxes principally in Washington (including Seattle, Bellevue and Tacoma matters), Oregon and Alaska
  • His experience includes advising clients with respect to gross receipt, sales and use, net income, ad valorem, real estate excise and public utility taxes, seeking private rulings, handling administrative appeals and litigating in state courts

Practice Areas Explained

Gregg D. Barton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gregg D. Barton 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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Tax Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gregg D. Barton

Where is Gregg D. Barton's law office located?
Gregg D. Barton's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is Perkins Coie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gregg D. Barton handle?
Gregg D. Barton focuses on tax, tax litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
Where did Gregg D. Barton go to law school?
Gregg D. Barton earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (—, 1982).
How can I contact Gregg D. Barton for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Gregg D. Barton received?
Gregg D. Barton's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — State and Local Tax; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

Education

J.D.
University of Oregon
- 1985
University of Washington
- 1982

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — State and Local Tax
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — American College of Tax Counsel, Fellow
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Peer Review Rated AV Preeminent in Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Recipient of the Association of Washington Business's "Heavy Lifter Award," 2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Listed in Washington Law & Politics, “Washington’s Super Lawyers,” 2008 - present
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Seattle)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Seattle)
- 2019
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Seattle)
- 2017
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (Seattle)
- 2015

Bar Admissions

Washington, Washington State Bar Association
Oregon, Oregon State Bar

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