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Roger E. Barton is the Managing Partner of BBP. As a litigator, Mr. Barton has tried numerous bench and jury cases to conclusion and has argued appeals before the state and federal appellate courts. In addition, Mr. Barton applies his management expertise and over 20 years of experience to leading a firm and ensuring that every individual at BB&P is dedicated to providing our clients with the best legal services available.
Education
Fordham University, J.D., 1987
University of Michigan, A.B., with Honors, 1984
Bar and Court Admissions
State of New York, 1988
US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, 1999
US Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, 1999
Eastern District of New York, 1988
Southern District of New York, 1988
US Tax Court, 1988
Professional Honors and Affiliations
Rated “Excellent” by AVVO Attorney Rating Service
American Bar Association
Litigation Section: Committee on Corporate Counsel, Committee on Commercial Litigation
International Section: Steering Committee Member
Charitable and Civic Involvement
New York City Commission for International Business: Special Counsel
Randall’s Island Foundation
Notable Cases:
- $3.6 million verdict for a maintenance worker who was injured while working on a defective elevator, resulting in a crush injury to his heel
- $1 million verdict for a construction worker who suffered severe burns to both hands because of defective plumbing and hot water
- $810,000 settlement for an 8 year old boy who fell out of a third floor window because there were no window-guards as required by law
- $450,000 settlement against a police department for a motor vehicle accident resulting in injuries that required the driver to have neck surgery
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PERSONAL INJURY
"We represent people who are going through the most difficult of times. They rely on us to obtain the best possible verdict or settlement for them. It’s my job to ensure that this firm maintains its tradition of quality by making sure that we deliver the best results for our clients. A client recently told me that we gave him and his family hope at a hopeless time; I take that responsibility very seriously."