Michael J. Barker
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2019 About Michael J. Barker
Michael J. Barker is a lawyer based in New York, NY and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2019. Michael J. Barker is recognized in the following practice area:
- New York, New York
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP
Education: College of Law of England and Wales, J.D., graduated 1999
Location: New York, NY
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