People: Eric F. Barton, Associate

Eric F. Barton

Associate

Atlanta
Direct: (404) 888-1873
Fax: (404) 892-7056
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Mr. Barton is an associate in the litigation department of Seyfarth Shaw LLP.  He is a member of both the Commercial Litigation and Construction Litigation practice groups, and has substantial experience representing and advising clients in all forms of dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration, as well as litigation in both federal and state courts.  Mr. Barton’s practice primarily focuses on complex commercial litigation, construction law, and real estate/zoning litigation.  Mr. Barton also has considerable experience representing companies and executives in a wide variety of non-compete and trade secret cases.  An active member in the Atlanta community, Mr. Barton sits on several non-profit boards and is a regular pro bono volunteer with the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation. Eric was also recently profiled in the Fulton County Daily Report for obtaining a $207,000 jury verdict in a breach of contract suit in which he was lead trial counsel.

Mr. Barton is an associate in the litigation department of Seyfarth Shaw LLP.  He is a member of both the Commercial Litigation and Construction Litigation practice groups, and has substantial experience representing and advising clients in all forms of dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration, as well as litigation in both federal and state courts.  Mr. Barton’s practice primarily focuses on complex commercial litigation, construction law, and real estate/zoning litigation.  Mr. Barton also has considerable experience representing companies and executives in a wide variety of non-compete and trade secret cases.  An active member in the Atlanta community, Mr. Barton sits on several non-profit boards and is a regular pro bono volunteer with the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation. Eric was also recently profiled in the Fulton County Daily Report for obtaining a $207,000 jury verdict in a breach of contract suit in which he was lead trial counsel.

Education

  • J.D., Emory University School of Law (2003)
    Moot Court Order of Advocates; Intellectual Property Special Team (Saul Lefkowitz Competition)
  • B.A., Emory University (2000)

Admissions

  • Georgia

Courts

  • Georgia Superior Courts
  • Georgia Court of Appeals
  • Georgia Supreme Court
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia

Affiliations

  • LEAD Atlanta - Class of 2011
  • PEDS (Metro Atlanta pedestrian non-profit organization) - Board Member (2009-present); former Chair of Finance of Fundraising Committee
  • United Way of Metro Atlanta Young Professional Leaders - Board Member, (2009-present)
  • Georgia Association of General Contractors - Young Leaders Program, (2009-2010)
  • Everybody Wins! Mentor
  • Habitat for Humanity volunteer
  • Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation

Publications

  • "Claims and Defenses Under Title Insurance Policies,” NBI - Advanced Title Insurance Issues (December 6, 2011) 

Accolades

 

  • Georgia Super Lawyer, Rising Star (2010 and 2011)