Atty. Katherine (Katie) Barton
Katie is an associate in the firm’s mass tort, toxic tort, and products liability practice groups, where she works with companies facing complex, high-exposure claims. She helps clients navigate litigation efficiently and develop practical, strategic defenses in challenging cases.
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Katherine (Katie) Barton is an Associate based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Meagher + Geer, P.L.L.P.. They have 5+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2021. Their practice focuses on product liability. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (2021), North Dakota (2023), Arizona (2024), and Illinois (2024). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 2021) and University of St. Thomas School of Law University of Puget Sound (B.S., 2012). Active member of Minnesota State Bar Association Hennepin County Bar Association. Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Katie is an associate in the firm’s mass tort, toxic tort, and products liability practice groups, where she works with companies facing complex, high-exposure claims
- She helps clients navigate litigation efficiently and develop practical, strategic defenses in challenging cases
- Key Areas of Focus: •Mass tort and toxic tort litigation •Products liability defense •Complex, high-exposure claims Before joining Meagher + Geer, Katie clerked for the Honorable Nelson L. Peralta in the Fourth Judicial District of Minnesota, where she gained valuable insight into judicial decision-making and case management
- Katie earned her J.D. from the University of San Diego School of Law, where she served as a Lead Articles Editor for the San Diego Law Review
- During law school, she gained hands-on litigation experience through externships with the Superior Court of California, the U.S
- District Court for the Southern District of California, and the San Diego City Attorney’s Office
- Before law school, Katie worked as a paralegal in Minneapolis, supporting civil litigation matters and building a strong foundation in case preparation and client service
- She holds a B.S. in Biology, with a minor in Religion, from the University of Puget Sound
- Outside of her legal practice, Katie enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, canoeing, and camping
- Each year, Katie and her family take a canoeing trip to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, a tradition she especially enjoys
- Judicial Clerkships •Law Clerk to the Honorable Nelson L. Peralta, Fourth Judicial Court of Minnesota, Family Court Division, 2021-2023 •Judicial Extern for the Honorable Jill L. Burkhardt, United States District Court, Southern District of California, 2019 •Judicial Extern for the Honorable Timothy B. Taylor, Superior Court of California, County of San Diego, 2019 Community Involvement •Student Volunteer, Legal CORPS, 2018-2019 Accolades •Lead Articles Editor, San Diego Law Review, 2020-2021 News •Aug 14, 2023 Meagher + Geer welcomes attorney Katherine (Katie) Barton to its Minneapolis office
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Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minneapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota 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 Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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