Donald H. Barton

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.