Mr. Barton practices business law, representing both public and private clients in a variety of transactions and specializing in middle-market company M&A, reorganizations, and work-outs. Mr. Barton has extensive experience in both domestic and international transactions, including Australia, Canada, and Mexico. From 1992 to 1997, Mr. Barton was vice president, general counsel, and secretary of Sizzler and remained in charge of the company’s legal affairs throughout its chapter 11 reorganization. Mr. Barton holds an AV Preeminent Peer Rating, Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating for ethical standards and legal ability, and was named to the 2019 edition of Best Lawyers in the practice area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law. He holds a bachelor’s degree from UCLA and received his J.D. from Harvard Law School in 1981.
David J. Barton
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019 Awarded Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Corporate Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Corporate Law
Biography
Locations
Los Angeles, California
Education
- Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1981
- University of California - Los Angeles, B.A., graduated 1978
Bar Admissions
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Corporate Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Copyright Law
- Corporate Governance Law
- Corporate Law
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