Donald H. Barton

I’ve use Donald Barton for around 40 yrs, I wouldn’t step in a courtroom without him being my lawyer. He’s the best lawyer in Transylvania county as far as I’m concerned. I’ve use him a bunch for myself and my grown children have use him to. He’s fair on his prices and he’s never fail to be in cour...t with me on my court date. He’s a great attorney!!!

I hired Barton and paid him $1000 at the consultation and then an additional $510. Barton later refused to represent me due to a conflict of interest. Problem occurred when he refused to reimburse me my $1510. I filed a petition with the State Bar. After a couple of months the State Bar notified me t...hat they hadn't been able to serve Barton regarding the petition. I was advised to file a grievance with the Bar and to sue Barton for my money. At the small claims hearing Barton lied and was rude and insulting but I was awarded the return of $1010 of my money. The magistrate allowed Barton to keep $500 for continuing my case twice before he withdrew. Barton was all upset because he'd had to hire himself a lawyer to help his defence with the State Bar. The magistrate agreed with me that Barton's problems with the Bar were for another place and time. Barton in my opinion is a disgrace to the profession of law. I hope the State Bar punishes him the way he deserves.

Donald Barton refused to communicate with me regarding my case multiple times, called me derogatory names, and threatened to call the police when at an appointment over my upset for missing a court date he caused me to miss. He also refused to refund the money I paid him to represent me. I'm currentl...y reporting him for investigation with the NC Bar Association.