Atty. John Paul Barrie

Atty. John Paul Barrie

John Paul Barrie is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, litigation, appellate practice and 8 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Washington Washington 54 yrs experience 54 year
Call (443) 909-4791 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John Paul Barrie at a glance

John Paul Barrie is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on business, tax, m&a, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in California (1972), District of Columbia (1975), Missouri (1977), and New York U.S. District Court, District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. Tax C (2001). Educated at Hastings College of Law, University of California (J.D. New, 1972) and University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Paul Barrie is a lawyer practicing mergers and acquisitions, litigation, appellate practice and 8 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of California at Los Angeles in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • John practices at Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP in Washington, DC and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

John Paul Barrie's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

John Paul Barrie is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

John Paul Barrie is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in District of Columbia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

John Paul Barrie is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in District of Columbia →

Civil Litigation

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

John Paul Barrie is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

John Paul Barrie is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

Looking for additional District of Columbia attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Washington or all attorneys in District of Columbia.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Paul Barrie

Where is John Paul Barrie's law office located?
John Paul Barrie's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Paul Barrie handle?
John Paul Barrie focuses on business, tax, m&a, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John Paul Barrie practiced law?
John Paul Barrie has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did John Paul Barrie go to law school?
John Paul Barrie earned their education at (J.D. New, 1972); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact John Paul Barrie for a consultation?
You can contact John Paul Barrie 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 John Paul Barrie received?
John Paul Barrie's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. New
Hastings College of Law, University of California
- 1972
B.A.
University of California at Los Angeles
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1972
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1975
Missouri
Admitted: 1977
New York U.S. District Court, District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit U.S. Tax C
Admitted: 2001

Reviews

5.0
1 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.