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Robert E. Barton is a Partner based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (1972), Oregon (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1981), and U.S. Supreme Court (1982). Educated at University of Notre Dame (J.D., 1972) and St. Louis University (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Federal Bar Association Oregon Association of Defense Counsel. Serves clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Robert E. Barton is a lawyer practicing business & commercial litigation, personal injury & property damage liability, product liability & medical device
- Robert E. received a B.A. degree from St. Louis University in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
- Robert E. practices at Cosgrave Vergeer Kester LLP in Portland, OR
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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.
Robert E. Barton is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Oregon →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Robert E. Barton is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →
Robert E. Barton is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Oregon →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Robert E. Barton is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Oregon →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Oregon
Practicing law in Oregon. Legal matters in Oregon are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oregon state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oregon brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Oregon courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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