Robert Barton
High Net Worth Guide 2024
Band 3 : Private Wealth Disputes
Band 3
About
Provided by Robert Barton
Practice Areas
Robert Barton focuses his practice on individuals, families, charitable institutions, corporate trustees and fiduciaries in litigation involving complex trusts and estates. He provides guidance on trust and estate administration, conservatorship and guardianship matters, as well as claims involving elder abuse. Robert works with clients to find creative, effective solutions that protect and advance their interests and has represented clients in high-profile and complex trust and estate disputes in federal, state and tribal courts throughout the country.
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Chambers Review
High Net Worth
Robert Barton represents clients on complex trust and estate litigation matters. He acts for trustees and beneficiaries in cases concerning undue influence, breach of duty and other matters.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Robert is very good. He does a good job and continues to do excellent work."
"Robert provides keen understanding and empathy in balancing client’s needs. He has a high level of service and is a progressive thinker."
"Robert is very smart, responsive and thorough."
"Robert is very good. He does a good job and continues to do excellent work."
"Robert provides keen understanding and empathy in balancing client’s needs. He has a high level of service and is a progressive thinker."
"Robert is very smart, responsive and thorough."
Articles, highlights and press releases
2 items provided by McDermott Will & Emery LLP
New California Legislation for Trust and Estate Attorneys to Watch in 2020
New California laws, effective Jan. 1, 2020, include an increase in the maximum allowable amount for small-estate affidavits, the inclusion of broker-dealers and investment advisors as mandated reporters for elder abuse, and the elimination of a caretaker "loophole."
New California Legislation for Trust and Estate Attorneys to Watch in 2020
California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed into law a number of bills that will affect Trust and Estate attorneys, and which are effective as of Jan. 1, 2020.
New California Legislation for Trust and Estate Attorneys to Watch in 2020
New California laws, effective Jan. 1, 2020, include an increase in the maximum allowable amount for small-estate affidavits, the inclusion of broker-dealers and investment advisors as mandated reporters for elder abuse, and the elimination of a caretaker "loophole."
New California Legislation for Trust and Estate Attorneys to Watch in 2020
California Gov. Gavin Newsom recently signed into law a number of bills that will affect Trust and Estate attorneys, and which are effective as of Jan. 1, 2020.