Paul B. Barton, JD, MBA

Paul Barton's practice focuses on commercial and real estate litigation as well as business and real estate transactions. Among others, he represents developers, investors, shareholders, lenders, and owners. He has handled cases involving securities fraud, Ponzi schemes, officer and director liability, complex commercial litigation, construction defects, real property disputes, and numerous contractual disputes.

Prior to law school, Paul obtained his M.B.A. degree from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. Paul worked for several years as a financial analyst with Coca-Cola Enterprises in its Phoenix, Arizona regional office. His M.B.A degree and business experience provide a unique and uncommon insight into the needs of each client and how best to resolve their issues to obtain practical and permanent solutions.

Bar Admissions

• Utah, 2006
• Arizona, 2008
• Oregon, 2010 (pending)

Education

• J.D., S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah
• Traynor Moot Court Finalist
• Best Individual Oralist, 56th National Moot Court Competition, Region XI
• Witkin Award for Legal Writing
• M.B.A., W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University
• B.S., Economics, Brigham Young University.

Selected Experience

• Real Estate Investment and Securities Fraud
• Defended a residential real estate development company and its directors against claims of securities fraud relating to a 535-lot subdivision in Arizona. (2009).
• Represented over 30 investors against 90 plus defendants in a multi-million dollar real estate and securities fraud matter involving commercial retail shopping centers located in Arizona and California. (2008).
• Represented companies and individuals accused of running a $35 million dollar Ponzi scheme involving concert promotions in Arizona. (2007).
• Represented investors in a securities fraud action related to unsecured promissory notes used to finance the refurbishment of residential real estate. (2007).

Real Estate Development/Property Disputes

• Represent a national bank regarding the foreclosure of various properties and against various construction lien claimants. (2010).
• Defended a real estate development company against an $8 million dollar deficiency action related to foreclosed real estate property in Arizona. (2009).
• Represented commercial property owner regarding a nuisance action related to water intrusion. (2009).
• Represented airplane hangar owner regarding a nuisance action against a city relating to water intrusion and collapsible soils. (2009).
• Represented an association of residents in incorporating a municipality in Utah. (2008)
• Defended a real estate development company against a $1.2 million dollar deficiency action related to foreclosed real estate property in Arizona. (2008).
• Represented real estate development company against adverse title claims related to the existence and scope of an easement. (2007).
• Represented real property owners in a boundary dispute against sellers. (2007).

Construction Defect/Disputes

• Represent an engineering company against claims relating to liability on construction contracts. (2010).
• Represented contractors and subcontractors in foreclosing construction liens against properties. (2008-2009).
• Represented general contractor against construction defect claims related to commercial structures. (2009).
• Represented homeowners in a breach of contract and fraud action against a developer for its failure to disclose the presence of expansive soils on their property. (2009).
• Defended developers and sellers against breach of contract and fraud actions related to their failure to disclose the presence of expansive soils on their properties. (2009).

Contract Litigation

• Represented a cancer doctor in an effort to collect over a million dollars in unpaid compensation (2009).
• Represented employer in enforcing non-compete and non-disclosure agreements (2008).
• Represented a commercial property owner regarding the lapse of a multi-million dollar lease option. (2007).

Contact

Paul@ZupGroup.com
503-941-9624 direct
503-686-9587 cell
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