Atty. John H. Barr II
John H. Barr II is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.
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John H. Barr II is a personal injury attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Burt Barr & Associates LLP. Educated at St. Mary’s University School of Law (J.D., 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (Dallas/Fort Worth) (2020). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John H. Barr II is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- John H., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2016
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
John H. Barr II is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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