John M. Barkett
About John M. Barkett
John M. Barkett is a lawyer based in Miami, FL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2005. John M. Barkett is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Miami, Florida
- Arbitration
- Commercial Litigation
- Environmental Law
- Litigation - Environmental
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Mediation
Current Firm: Shook, Hardy & Bacon LLP
Education: Yale University, J.D., graduated 1975 and University of Notre Dame, B.A., graduated 1972
Location: Miami, FL
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