|
John Barker devotes all of his professional time to working as mediator or arbitrator for lawyers and their clients in disputes in state and federal courts. He took inactive status with the Oregon State Bar at the end of 2005, after 32 years representing clients in business and injury litigation.
A sampling of recent mediations - -
A high school student's claim against the school district and an athletic association for a brain injury incurred during practice
Negotiation to set purchase price of land underlying condominium development
Personal injury claim by customer against car wash owner
Legal malpractice claim alleging failure to memorialize amendment to commercial lease
Wrongful death claim by parents of infant who died in crib
Injury claim by customer who ate food contaminated by E. Coli bacteria
Claim that, due to auto accident, business owner lost income from her multi-level marketing business selling female adult toys
Claims of fraud and breach of warranty in sale of corporate stock
Former employee's claim of wrongful termination as retaliation for objecting to sexual harrassment
Lessee's claim based on water damage allegedly caused by product defect in water system in commercial building
Law Practice - -
Throughout his legal career, John Barker's practice focused primarily on representation of certified public accountants, from sole practitioners to international firms, in state and federal courts in six western states. He successfully defended accounting firms in several jury trials where damages sought exceeded $1 million.
John also represented plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal courts in claims involving contract disputes, aviation accidents, construction, personal injury and death, trademark, insurance coverage, artificial stucco and property damage.
Since 1992 when he began providing mediation services, John has conducted over 2,500 mediations for lawyers and their clients from across the United States. His law practice at Barker Law Firm concluded at the end of 2005 when he took inactive status with the Oregon State Bar to devote his full-time to mediation.
|