William A. Barton
Barton Trial Attorneys • Newport, OR
Serious Injury ClaimsPersonal InjuryMedical MalpracticeBirth InjurySex Abuse
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Contact
Email
attorneys@thebartonlawfirm.com
Phone
541-265-5377
Address
Newport, OR, 97365-4927, US
Professional
Bar Admissions
Oregon1972
About
Bill is, by anyone’s description, one of the best plaintiff’s litigators in the country. He began his significant mark on the legal landscape by bringing the first suit against the Boy Scouts of America that did not settle out of court but went to trial – a landmark case that helped to break open the field of psychological injury. He went on to become the first attorney to sue the Vatican for sexual abuse by clergy. Bill authored the definitive book on psychological injury cases, sharing his knowledge and experience to the benefit of countless lawyers and their injured clients. He has practiced law for over 40 years, continuing to try difficult and challenging cases, while remaining highly active in the professional community, serving on many boards, writing, and teaching. He has lectured on trial advocacy in 35 state sand 4 countries and testified as an expert witness in legal malpractice cases.
Credentials
Certifications
Certified by the Oregon Supreme Court as an Oregon Trial Courts Judge Pro-Tempore
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America in three categories (Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury Litigation & Non-White-Collar Criminal Defense), 2015 | Listed in The Best Lawyers in America in three categories (Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury Litigation & Non-White-Collar Criminal Defense), 2013 | Listed in The Best Lawyers in America in three categories (Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury Litigation & Non-White-Collar Criminal Defense) | Listed in The Outstanding Lawyers of America | Listed in The Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers | Listed in Who's Who in the World | Fellow, International Society of Barristers | Listed in The Best of the U.S. under Plaintiffs' Personal Injury & Plaintiffs' Malpractice Law | Martindale-Hubbell's highest "A-V" rating for legal ability and strict adherence to the highest ethical standards | 2005 Oregon Trial Lawyers Association, Distinguished Trial Lawyers
Updated: May 25, 2026