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18932 28th Dr SE, Bothell, WA, 98012-7951, US
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About
Edward James Barton is a seasoned attorney based in Bothell, Washington, with over two decades of expertise in financial, tax, and accounting matters. As a partner at Centerbridge Law Group, PLLC and Safe Harbor Resolution, PLLC, Ed specializes in tax resolution and business restructuring, providing invaluable services that combine his legal acumen with his extensive background as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). His practice areas prominently include IRS representation, where he adeptly assists clients with unfiled returns, audits, back tax settlements, offers in compromise, installment agreements, and securing currently not collectible status. Ed earned his Juris Doctor from Northwestern California University, complemented by a Master in Business Administration from Syracuse University's Martin Whitman School of Management. He also holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in finance and business economics from the University of Notre Dame, along with a Master Certificate in Six Sigma from Villanova University. Currently, he is furthering his education by pursuing an LL.M. in Economic Regulation at the University of London and an Ed.D. in Leadership Studies from Marshall University. Licensed to practice law in California and Washington, Ed also has the privilege of representing clients in various federal courts, including the Southern District of California, the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the United States Tax Court, and the United States Supreme Court. As a CPA in Washington State and Florida and a Chartered Financial Analyst since 1998, Ed combines his legal and financial knowledge to deliver comprehensive solutions for clients facing complex tax and restructuring challenges. His commitment to excellence and client advocacy makes him a trusted partner for individuals and businesses navigating the intricacies of tax law and financial recovery.
About Tax Law
Tax attorneys help individuals and businesses with tax planning, compliance, and disputes with tax authorities. They work to minimize tax liability and resolve IRS issues. Common matters include tax planning, irs audits, tax disputes, business tax.
Credentials
Education
2019 University of London LL.M - Master of Laws 2018 Western Governors University MEd - Master of Education 2010 Northwestern California U JD - Juris Doctor 1999 Syracuse University MBA - Master of Business Administration 1993 Univ of Notre Dame BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Publications
2014 The Green Sheet Bitcoin Bubble: Risks to the Payment System 2013 The Green Sheet Tackle Risk Vectors to Improve Portfolio Performance
Associations
2019 - Present Florida Board of Accountancy Certified Public Accountant 2019 - Present United States Supreme Court Bar Member 2019 - Present Snohomish County Bar Association Member 2019 - Present Washington State Bar Association, Taxation Law Section Member 2018 - Present Association of Corporate Counsel Member
Speaking
2013 2013 E-Commerce Risk Workshop US Intellectual Property Rights Law and E-Commerce Implications
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Updated: Jul 26, 2026