Atty. Thomas Richard Barker

Atty. Thomas Richard Barker

Thomas Richard Barker is a lawyer practicing federal government strategies, healthcare, life sciences. Thomas received a B.A. degree from Jacksonville University in 1981, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Washington Washington 28 yrs experience 28 year
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About Thomas Richard Barker at a glance

Thomas Richard Barker is a Partner, Co-Chair, Healthcare Practice based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Foley Hoag Llp. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on government and health care. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts U.S. District Court for the District of Massac (1998) and District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit U.S. District Court for the (2013). Educated at Suffolk University Law School (J.D., 1998) and Jacksonville University (B.A. English, 1981). Active member of Boston Bar Association (Member, Health Law Section Steering Committee) American Health Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Thomas Richard Barker is a lawyer practicing federal government strategies, healthcare, life sciences
  • Thomas received a B.A. degree from Jacksonville University in 1981, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Thomas practices at Foley Hoag LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Richard Barker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas Richard Barker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Government & Administrative Law

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

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Thomas Richard Barker is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Richard Barker

Where is Thomas Richard Barker's law office located?
Thomas Richard Barker's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Foley Hoag Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Richard Barker handle?
Thomas Richard Barker focuses on government, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Thomas Richard Barker practiced law?
Thomas Richard Barker has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Thomas Richard Barker go to law school?
Thomas Richard Barker earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A. English, 1981).
How can I contact Thomas Richard Barker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Suffolk University Law School
- 1998
B.A. English
Jacksonville University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts U.S. District Court for the District of Massac
Admitted: 1998
District of Columbia U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit U.S. District Court for the
Admitted: 2013

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