Perkins Coie LLP

240 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Litigation and Controversy - Tax Tax Law

Biography

Gregg Barton, a partner in the firm’s Business practice, has 25 years of experience focusing on state and local taxes principally in Washington (including Seattle, Bellevue and Tacoma matters), Oregon and Alaska. His experience includes advising clients with respect to gross receipt, sales and use, net income, ad valorem, real estate excise and public utility taxes, seeking private rulings, handling administrative appeals and litigating in state courts.

Perkins Coie LLP

240 Best Lawyers awards

Perkins Coie LLP logo

Overview

  • University of Oregon, J.D., graduated 1985
  • University of Washington, graduated 1982

  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association
  • Oregon, Oregon State Bar

  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Association of Washington Business, Tax & Fiscal Policy Committee - Member
  • Oregon State Bar Association - Member
  • Washington State Bar Association - Member
  • Washington, Washington State Bar Association
  • Oregon, Oregon State Bar
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Association of Washington Business, Tax & Fiscal Policy Committee - Member
  • Oregon State Bar Association - Member
  • Washington State Bar Association - Member
  • University of Oregon, J.D., graduated 1985
  • University of Washington, graduated 1982

Client Testimonials

Gregg jumped in to assist us with a pressing matter. Gregg is extremely knowledgeable about Washington tax law, and has effectively advised us throughout the process. He has made himself available whenever necessary, and has made every effort to successfully meet several emergency deadlines. He has been a pleasure to work with, and an asset to our project.

Gregg is a man among boys in terms of Washington State tax controversy. His relationship with the Department of Revenue is unmatched. He is very easy to work with, generally responsive, and a great communicator.

Gregg is an outstanding Washington tax attorney. He is responsive, thorough, and creative in his advice, and he is also genuinely collegial with others. He is a valued advisor to AOL and other Time Warner divisions.

Shawn Cox (AOL, LLC)

Dulles, VA

He provides excellent client service. He is very thorough in analyzing problems.

Bharat Patel (Apria Healthcare)

Lake Forest, CA

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Litigation and Controversy - Tax Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Litigation and Controversy - Tax Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Litigation and Controversy - Tax Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Seattle (2024)
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Seattle (2019)
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Seattle (2017)
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Seattle (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax
  • Tax Law
Special Focus:
  • State and Local Tax
Awards:
  • Peer Review Rated AV Preeminent in Martindale-Hubbell
  • Recipient of the Association of Washington Business's "Heavy Lifter Award," 2013
  • Listed in Washington Law & Politics, “Washington’s Super Lawyers,” 2008 - present
  • American College of Tax Counsel, Fellow
  • American College of Tax Counsel, Fellow

Case History

Cases
  • Other Court Admissions
  • U.S. Supreme Court

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