John G. Barton

John G. Barton

5.0
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 30 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Issaquah, WA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, Wrongful Termination

1567 Highlands Dr NE Ste 110-34, Issaquah, WA

About John

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 75%

Wage claims of all types: prevailing wage on government funded public works projects, minimum wage, regular wage, overtime wage, wages due for mandatory breaks / working lunches / time on-call / time waiting / mandatory presence at work, unlawful deductions from wages, improper classification as salaried employee, improper classification as contractor

23 years

75%
Discrimination 15%

Discrmination: race, religion, color, creed, ethnic origin, ethnicity, sexuality, sexual preference, gender

23 years

15%
Sexual Harassment 5%

Sexual harassment

23 years

5%
Wrongful Termination 5%

Wrongful termination in violation of public policy; retaliation for exercising legal rights; whistle-blowing retaliation

23 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Contingency

33%-50%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 30 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1995

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of John G. Barton

1567 Highlands Dr NE Ste 110-34, Issaquah, WA, 98029

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John G. Barton's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
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Posted by Felix Him | October 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional and Knowledgable

Willing to listen and work with me, took time to understand. He is especially well if you need directions on how to proceed and need someone who can set up a game plan. His rate is a little higher then average, for which I am sure were additional support staff with lower hourly rate are available th...at will further prove its value and clients wallet. Overall, in the scope of legal practice he is an A+ Lawyer. Furthermore being able to set clear expectation, ensure no confusion throughout the process,reduce ongoing emotional burden :)

Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Attorney

Many thanks to John Barton for having handled my case capably and competently. He was: a) thorough and resourceful, with a clear understanding of all the details, so that he could advise the best way to proceed b) responsive and communicative, consistently keeping me informed, and clarifying... any issues on which I had questions c) supportive and considerate, taking the time to listen to and understand my needs – while remaining focused on a course of action that would result in the most favorable outcome for me I am very confident in John’s abilities, and highly recommend him and his services!

Posted by anonymous | November 9, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

One of the best

John was super compassionate and empathetic to my situation which was something I had experienced before. He was great about checking in and advising me when I got stuck.

Posted by John | October 8, 2012

Superior Attorney ~ John is distinguished by his expertise, perception, performance, and effectiveness.

Mr. Barton is the most competent attorney that I have ever consulted with, worked with, or hired. He has a an innate ability to comprehend the most complex legal situations, easily determines the best course of action, and is a highly effective litigator. There is no other attorney, that I would ...entrust with my personal legal matters, than that of John Barton. Sincerely, he's one of the greats.

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Scott Shawver

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Mr. Barton for thirteen years. During this time, I have frequently sought his advice on legal matters, and have always benefited from his insightful legal analysis. Perhaps even more rare, he has an unshakable commitment to practicing law in an honest and ethical manner, while at the same time vigorously representing his clients."

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Andrei Andreescu

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Owner, The Barton Law Firm

2002 - 2003

Associate, Gordon & Polscer, LLC

1997 - 2000

Associate, Bullivant Houser Bailey PC

1996 - 1997

Contract Associate, Mills Meyers Swartling

1995 - 1996

Contract Associate, Burgess Fitzer, P.S.

Associations

2014 - Present

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

2003 - Present

Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

2003 - Present

Washington Employment Lawyers Association

2003 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association

1995 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

1993 - Present

American Association for Justice, Employment Rights Law Section

Education

2014

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

2001

National Institute Of Trial Advocacy

2001

Washington State Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

1995

University of Washington School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

The Defender Association

1990

Georgetown University

MA - Masters

1987

Duke University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Russian

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