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Daniel P. Barton is the owner and lead trial lawyer for the Barton Law Firm in Houston, Texas. Mr. Barton has tried personal injury cases and insurance property damage cases nationally and locally for twenty years. He is a lifetime resident of Houston, Texas.
Mr. Barton is Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Nation Board of Trial Advocacy. Mr. Barton is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in Personal Injury Trial Law. Mr. Barton has been reviewed by his colleagues for the Martindale-Hubbell Lawyer Index and has been rated “AV-Preeminent.” Mr. Barton has been named one of the Top Lawyers in America as a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Lawyers Forum and is a Super Lawyer in 2014 and 2015. Mr. Barton is an Associate member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA).
Mr. Barton was honored in 2013 by Verdict Search and the Texas Lawyer for his reported $11,965,000 verdict in Robert Earl Roye v. E.I. DuPont De Nemours & Co. for being the largest workplace safety verdict in the State of Texas in 2012. Mr. Barton also won the largest insurance law verdict reported by verdict search and the Texas Lawyer for $2,737,817 in a first party commercial insurance case styled Sanatan Shiv Shakti Mandir d/b/a Ash v. Sirius International Insurance Company. The jury award included attorney’s fees and a knowing violation of the insurance code. Mr. Barton is the only lawyer in Texas to win #1 verdicts two consecutive years in two different categories reported by verdict search according to their staff.
Mr. Barton was formerly on the State Farm Insurance Co MDL steering committee during the hurricane Ike litigation in Houston. Mr. Barton is a former speaker and author for the Texas Insurance Law Symposium. For More Info Visit ()
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31 years | 500 cases
31 years | 2,000 cases
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Acquired: 1994
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1201 Shepherd Drive, Houston, Texas, TX, 77007
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Posted by Diana | September 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Dan Barton is hard working and caring. He was referred to me by a friend. I interviewed several attorneys and was impressed by his genuine concern and background. He worked tirelessly preparing for our court case. His style in the courtroom was sincere and commanding.
Posted by Bobby | August 31, 2015 | Hired Attorney
In 2009 I was burned in an incident at a Chemical Plant on the Houston Ship Channel. Dan Barton was hired to represent my family against the particular company. During the whole process which took several years, including a very stressful trial. Dan proved to be a professional, personable, knowledgea...
Posted by anonymous | August 28, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Barton is supportive, knowledgeable and considerate. He was always patient with me and made sure to explain all aspects of my case. He was truthful with me at every stage. Having him as my lawyer was the best decision I could have made and I will always appreciate the impact he's had on my life!!...
Posted by Deobra | August 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Dan Barton has represented me and family members on two separate occasions. He and his staff are extremely knowledgeable and qualified. They work in a timely manner and always have experts that they turn to and work with on their cases Perhaps the best thing about the Barton Law firm is that they ...
Posted by Sheree | August 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I first became acquainted with Mr. Barton in 2013 when I asked him to represent me with the mesh lawsuit. It is now 2015. I can truthfully say that he has always answered rack email or phone call. He has always provided me with updates. Would I recommend him? Yes I would. I have never seen suc...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the opportunity to work with many lawyers over the years, no one stands out quite like Mr. Barton and his partner. While our interaction was breif Mr. Barton left a lasting impression on me. Mr. Barton is one of the most interesting, caring, kind, and experienced lawyers I have ever had the opportunity to meet. Lawyers like Mr. Barton make me proud to call myself a lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Dan is a highly skilled attorney. Premier severe burn litigation and insurance claims attorney."
"I have worked against Dan and on the same side of cases as Dan, and he is very experienced, always prepared, and takes great care of his clients and the reputation of our profession."
"I have known Dan Barton for many years, and have often referred people to him in matters regarding serious personal injury matters. He is knowledgeable in the law, and has a practical understanding on how book law interacts with how the law works in reality. He is particularly good in working on matters involving high stakes."
"Dan is a highly respected lawyer in the community that continues to obtain outstanding results for his clients. He is honest and very professional. I can endorse this lawyer without hesitation."
Personal injury lawyer
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Board Certified Civil Trial Advocacy, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2013
No. 1 Insurance Law Verdict, Top Texas Verdicts & Settlements of 2013
2013
Associate, American Board of Trial Advocates
2012
No. 1 Work Place Safety Verdict, Top Texas Verdicts & Settlements of 2012
2012
Board Certified - Personal Injury Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2012
Litigator of the Week, Texas Lawyer Magazine
2006
Life Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
1999
Member, College of the State Bar of Texas
1998
Fellow, Houston Bar Foundation
1994 - Present
Civil Lawyer Houston Texas, Barton Law Firm
2013 - Present
United States Supreme CourtMember
2013 - Present
United States of America - District of ColoradoMember
2012 - Present
Texas Board of Legal SpecializationPersonal Injury Trial Law
2009 - Present
United States of America - Eastern DistrictMember
2008 - Present
Better Business BureauMember
1998 - Present
Houston Trial Lawyers Lawyers AssociationMember
1998 - Present
Houston Bar FoundationLifetime Member - Fellow
1994 - Present
State Bar of TexasAttorney Member
1994 - Present
United States of America - Southern DistrictMember
1994 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
$2.737 million
$12 million
$1.49 Million Dollar
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1986
BA
2014
Contractors and Claims Don't Mix
2009
The Plaintiff's Perspective Nine Months After the Storm
2014
2009
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