BUSINESS LAW

Areas of practice:

Contract drafting/review; Employment Law, Business Litigation, Collections, Copyright enforcement; Copyright defense; Business Lawsuits

Develop a Strategy:

The law is a constantly changing body. As an attorney, remaining up to date on precedent setting rulings, state and federal regulations, etc. is crucial to effective representation. The Barton Law Firm has a variety of tools and resources at its disposal and is committed to keeping abreast of the changing legal climate. In addition, Matt has an excellent network of established attorneys for referral – we do what it takes to provide you with the highest level of representation.

Avoid conflict with well drafted contracts:

Matt Barton knows the battle is often won before the first shot is ever fired.  In a business setting, the surest way to win in any conflict is to avoid the conflict before it starts.  That means building from a well drafted contract. Matt has experience drafting contracts with Fortune 500 and Fortune 100 companies to ensure that all parties understand their rights and responsibilities and that those rights and responsibilities are enforceable in court.

Addressing conflict early:

If a conflict does arise, its important to lay the battle plan out properly.  Attorneys should be brought in early, before the first (and most critical) steps are taken: important evidence must be gathered and time sensitive deadlines must be lined out. Matt Barton has experience in assessing situations and developing a strategy to arrive at the best possible outcome given the facts of the case.

Trial experience:

If a conflict devolves to the point that a trial is unavoidable, you want an attorney who is comfortable in the courtroom.  Matt Barton has tried more than 75 cases through to verdict before judges and juries. He is familiar with the rules which govern trials, and is adept at selecting jurors who are capable and willing to understand his client’s position.  He has experience with technology and persuasive techniques that communicate the clear truth of his client’s case to jurors.

Advocate For Your Interests:

Oftentimes, litigation is contentious and aggressive and can seem intimidating when making the determination to take a case to court. An excellent trial attorney thrives in the courtroom and is not deterred by an adversarial environment. The Barton Law Firm will zealously advocate for your interests both at the negotiation table and in the courtroom.