George R. Barron

George R. Barron

4.9
Rating: 7.0

Licensed for 24 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Wilkes-Barre, PA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Wrongful Termination, Immigration, Civil Rights

88 N Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA

About George

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 40%

I represent workers who have been unlawfully discriminated against in the workplace.

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Pennsylvania for 24 years

State: Pennsylvania

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of George R. Barron

88 N Franklin Street, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701

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George R. Barron's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Scott and Stacy | October 04, 2011

Trustworthy and Effecient Lawyer

If anyone is going through the immigration process and is even debating on whether or not to get a lawyer, George Barron is your answer. The paperwork can be over-whelming and the deadlines are numerous and non-forgiving. Mr. Barron took any stresses we had and put them to rest. The whole process was... taken care of from beginning to end in an extremely friendly and professional manner. The fee was minimal when compared to the amount of work that was done, not to mention the peace of mind that it was being done correctly.

Posted by Benjamin | July 14, 2010

Immigration Lawyer

I am so pleased that I contacted Mr. Barron regarding my then fiance's immigration visa.Mr Barron helped me with all the complicated and time consuming forms and always had time to answer my questions,which were many.I am happy to say that my wife is here with me now due to Mr. Barron's hard work and... we will be using his services again for my wife's citizenship.Mr Barron cared about our case and I would recommend him to anyone that needs an immigration lawyer.

Posted by Brian and Editha | May 19, 2010

Excellent Lawyer

We love George Barron,because of him we got our immigration problem solve,we got a peace of mind.He even understand our financial status,he didn't rush us to pay fees,he is very trust worthy.

Posted by Lisa | May 19, 2010

George R Barron

Attorney Barron was most helpful to us in our time of need. He was personable, friendly, non judgemental, yet well informed and very knowledgeable. he handled our case in a timely and professional manner. We were kept abreast of the whole process and always allowed sufficient time for questions and... explanations.

Posted by Patrick and Theresa | May 17, 2010

Excellent Attorney and Counselor

Atty. Barron has helped my Wife and myself through several Legal matters, including Employment/Labor, Bankruptcy and Foreclosure complications. The only matter that actually went to Legal proceedings was our Bankruptcy. His attention to detail, the task of teaching us, walking us through each step an...d his knowledge of the Law was/is impeccable. I highly recommend Atty. Barron to others and I know for my Wife and myself, he is our Legal Adviser and Counselor, our Attorney!!

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George R. Barron's Lawyer Endorsements

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Peter Biscontini

Immigration lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Lampman

Immigration lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"George is an effective, honest, and hard-working lawyer. He is also friendly and respectful. I recommend George for immigration and labor cases."

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David Harris

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Peter Winebrake

Employment and labor lawyer

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David Lampman

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.0 (Very Good)

Honors

N/A

Moot Court Honor Society, Temple University School of Law

Work Experience

2004 - Present

, Barron Law Office

2002 - 2003

Associate Attorney, Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C.

Associations

2005 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

2005 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

Sample of Legal Cases

King v. Wyoming Valley Health Care System

Won at Summary Judgment, Defendant agreed to settle prior to trial.

Hromek v. Price Chopper

Defendant agreed to settlement following extensive discovery.

John Deere Company v. Haverlak

Won. Bankruptcy Court decision was affirmed.

Kane v. Cook Brothers

Won motion to dismiss. Defendant agreed to settle after discovery and prior to trial.

Schmid v. Borton-Lawson et al.

All parties agreed to settle after extensive discovery and before trial.

Lozano v. Hazleton

Won - now on appeal at the 3rd. Circuit

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Education

1993

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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Temple University School of Law

Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2008

"Local Regulation of Immigration: The Hazleton, PA Case". Immigration/Civil Rights

Publications

N/A

The Secret Employee Handbook The Secret Employee Handbook

Languages

English

Activity

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