Jim Barrett is a member of the firm’s Litigation and Employment Groups. His practice focuses on issues of corporate governance and the representation of businesses in shareholder disputes and shareholder derivative litigation. Jim is also experienced in representing businesses in class action litigation in Oregon, Washington, California, and Utah.
Professional Experience
- Ater Wynne LLP, Portland, Partner, 2008 to present; Associate, 2002 to 2007
- Oregon Supreme Court, Salem, Law Clerk to the Honorable Thomas A. Balmer, 2001 to 2002
- Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt, P.C., Portland, Summer Associate, 2000
- United States Navy, Surface Fleet Naval Officer, 1994 to 1998
Education
- University of Virginia School of Law, J.D., 2001; Executive Editor, Virginia Journal of Social Policy and the Law
- University of Washington, B.A., Political Science, 1994
Admitted to Practice
- Oregon
- Washington
- Utah
- U.S. District Court, Oregon
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
- U.S. District Court, Eastern district of Washington
- U.S. District Court, Utah
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
Professional Activities
- Oregon State Bar, member
- Multnomah Bar Association, member
- American Bar Association
- Oregon Association of Defense Counsel
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