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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 began mediation work in 1992, while actively practicing law, then 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 mediations - -
Injury to ironworker's shoulder during welding on industrial grain facility
Dispute among family members regarding majority owners' management of real estate business
Employee claim of religious discrimination as basis for termination of employment
Non-profit claims against construction contractor in remodeling of athletic facility
Tavern patron breaks wrist in fall off bar stool which allegedly was not tightly secured
Commercial lease with option to purchase, dispute over terms of option exercise
Dispute over administration of estate holding properties in recreational area
Contractor's employee negligence claim against technology fabricator causing fall and serious injuries
Lease dispute with allegations of fraud against lessor of commercial premises
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.
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