Miller Nash is proud to announce that Bob Barton, one of the Pacific Northwest’s most accomplished trial attorneys, has joined the firm’s renowned litigation department. Based in the Portland office, Bob brings more than three decades of courtroom experience and a reputation for delivering exceptional results in some of the region’s most complex and high-stakes cases.
“Bob is a force in the courtroom,” said Kieran Curley, managing partner of Miller Nash. “He is respected not only for his results but also for his professionalism and credibility. We are honored to welcome him to our litigation department, where his deep trial experience will further strengthen one of the premier litigation teams in the region.”
Miller Nash’s litigation department is one of the most respected in the Pacific Northwest, with more than 70 distinguished litigators recognized by publications such as Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America©, Benchmark Litigation, and Super Lawyers. Known for their zealous advocacy, strategic precision and credibility in front of judges, juries, and arbitrators, the team has built a legacy of success that spans decades and industries.
About Bob Barton
Bob's practice spans a wide range of litigation, including trucking and transportation claims, product liability, commercial litigation, industrial accidents, wrongful death, catastrophic loss, personal injury, and other tort cases. He has tried hundreds of cases to verdict in state and federal courts and has successfully argued numerous cases before the Oregon Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, solidifying his reputation as a trusted advocate in the most challenging legal arenas. A Fellow of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), he has held prominent leadership positions in the legal community, including serving as President of the Oregon Association of Defense Counsel (OADC) and the Oregon Chapter of the Federal Bar Association. Bob received his bachelor’s degree from Saint Louis University before earning his law degree at Notre Dame Law School.
