Scott S. Barker
About Scott S. Barker
Scott S. Barker is a lawyer based in Denver, CO and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2006. Scott S. Barker is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Denver, Colorado
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Environmental
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Current Firm: Wheeler Trigg O'Donnell LLP
Education: Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1981 and United States Air Force Academy, BS, graduated 1970
Location: Denver, CO
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