Gregg D. Barton

Seattle, WA Directions

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007

Awarded Practice Areas

Litigation and Controversy - Tax Tax Law

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206-359-8000

Awarded Practice Areas

Litigation and Controversy - Tax Tax Law

Works at

Perkins Coie LLP

212 Best Lawyers awards

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.

Locations

Seattle, Washington

206-359-8000

1301 Third Avenue, Suite 4200
Seattle, WA 98101-3099

Education

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

Bar Admissions

Washington, Washington State Bar Association
Oregon, Oregon State Bar

Affiliations

American Bar Association - Member
Association of Washington Business, Tax & Fiscal Policy Committee - Member
Oregon State Bar Association - Member
Washington State Bar Association - Member

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

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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