
Brent Barton, Business Attorney in Newport, Oregon
Over 32 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury
AttorneyatThe Barton Law Firm
Newport, OR
Practicing business in Newport since 1994.
- 32+
- Years practicing
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Brent Barton is an attorney based in Newport, OR. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Brent has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Barton Law Firm.
- Based in
- Newport, OR
- Experience
- over 32 years
- Known for
- Business · Litigation · Personal Injury
- Handles Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Newport, OR.
- Over 32 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Brent Barton: Brent Barton is an attorney based in Newport, OR. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Brent has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Barton Law Firm.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Brent takes on
Brent concentrates on business, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Brent handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Business cases in Newport, Oregon
Brent takes business matters in Newport, Oregon. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brent agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Newport, Oregon
Brent takes litigation matters in Newport, Oregon. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brent agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Newport, Oregon
Brent takes personal injury matters in Newport, Oregon. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brent agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Brent Barton — business lawyer in Newport
Brent Barton is an attorney based in Newport, OR. The practice focuses on Business, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Brent has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at The Barton Law Firm.
Brent has always fought on behalf of injured people. Before joining the Barton Law Firm, Brent litigated at the largest law firm in the Northwest and served in the Oregon House of Representatives. There, Brent championed protections for children, seniors, and veterans, including legislation allowing consumers to hold insurance companies accountable for unfair practices. Brent's work ethic is renowned, as demonstrated by his first election. In one of Oregon's great political upsets, the then 28-year-old Brent defeated a well-financed incumbent by knocking on over 11,000 doors (earning three dog bites in the process).
In his free time, Brent volunteers for two causes important to him: supporting local arts organizations and engaging young people in law and government. He divides his time between offices in Newport and Portland
Working with Brent on a business matter
Brent has always fought on behalf of injured people. Before joining the Barton Law Firm, Brent litigated at the largest law firm in the Northwest and served in the Oregon House of Representatives. There, Brent championed protections for children, seniors, and veterans, including legislation allowing consumers to hold insurance companies accountable for unfair practices. Brent's work ethic is…
Who Brent represents
Brent reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, litigation, and personal injury matters in Newport and the surrounding Oregon area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Harvard Law School
J.D. · 2006
Stanford University
B.A. Political · 2002
Jurisdictions
Brent's state bar admissions
Oregon
2006 · ACTIVE
New York
1994 · ACTIVE
Brent studied at J.D. in Harvard Law School and B.A. Political in Stanford University.
Law school and academic background
Brent completed J.D. in Harvard Law School and B.A. Political in Stanford University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Brent runs in Oregon is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Brent Barton's office in Newport
Brent's primary office is at 214 S.W. Coast Highway, Newport, OR, 97365. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Brent Barton — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Brent usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Brent charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brent's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Brent will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Newport, Oregon
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Brent
Brent discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Brent confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Brent's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Brent Barton
How much does it cost to hire Brent for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Brent walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Brent offer a free consultation?
Brent charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brent's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Brent's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Oregon typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Brent gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Brent take my case if I'm outside Newport?
Brent is licensed in Oregon. Matters governed by Oregon law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Brent will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Brent?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Brent will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Brent accepting new business clients right now?
Brent's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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