BartonStrever.com
The Barton Law Firm - Trial Attorneys
We are trial lawyers. Our focus is serious injury and damages — challenging cases that demand our level of resources and experience. Psychological and physical injury, civil rights, sexual abuse, medical and professional neglect — these are difficult topics to confront, but that's what we do. Locally serving Lincoln County, the Portland, Oregon area - we also try cases statewide and nationally. We get results. Our case loads reflect our rigorous selection process and courtroom success.
Contact Info
Barton and Strever, P.C.
214 SW Coast Hwy.
Newport, OR 97365
phone (541) 265-5377
fax (541) 265-5614
e-mail attorneys@thebartonlawfirm.com
URL: www.thebartonlawfirm.com
Areas of Expertise
Bad Faith Insurance Litigation Catastrophic Injuries Medical Negligence Sexual Abuse Exploitation Personal injury Products Liability
Noteworthy Cases
On July 6, 2004, in response to the many sexual abuse claims facing the Catholic Church, the Archdiocese of Portland became the first diocese in America to file for Chapter 11 protection in bankruptcy court. That was the only way they could avoid facing our firm in court. Jury selection in C.B. v The Archdiocese of Portland, et al. was scheduled to begin that morning. We were ready...
Remember the movie Erin Brockovich, starring Julia Roberts? The prominent Los Angeles firm of Girardi & Keese handled the complex litigation documented in the film. When Girardi & Keese needed an Oregon attorney to represent their injured client, they turned to Barton & Strever.
Our office was the first to successfully file, serve, and state a legal cause of action against the Vatican for sexual abuse of a minor. See John V. Doe v. Holy See, et al., 434 F.Supp.2d 925 (D.Or 2006)
And it was our office that successfully sued Ma Anand Sheela when the Rashneeshees took over the Eastern Oregon town of Antelope in 1985.
