Eric D. Barton
Partner
In Brief
Co-Lead Class Counsel in multiple, successful commercial and consumer class actions
Works closely with numerous state attorneys general, cities, counties, and school districts in national litigation involving defective products affecting public health
Former law clerk for judge and justice on Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals and Kansas Supreme Court, respectively
Phone Number: 816.701.1167
Email: ebarton@wcllp.com
4740 Grand Avenue Suite 300
Kansas City, MO 64112
Overview
Eric Barton has practiced law for almost 30 years, representing clients in a wide variety of matters including complex commercial litigation, class actions, and multi-district litigation. Many of his cases have involved antitrust, contract issues, or defective products. He has significant experience representing public entities in litigation, including state governments, counties, cities, and school districts.
About Eric
Eric has also taught classes for many years at the University of Kansas School of Law, including first-year lawyering classes and trial advocacy. Additionally, he co-founded the Lawyer’s Association of Kansas City’s annual Run for Justice 5K, which has raised money for Legal Aid of Western Missouri since 2005. He currently serves on the board of the Midwest Music Foundation, a non-profit organization providing healthcare and educational assistance to Kansas City area musicians.
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Prior Work
- Clerk, Hon. Stephen Anderson, U.S. Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals
- Clerk, Hon. Fred Six, Kansas Supreme Court
Education
J.D., University of Kansas School of Law
Order of the Coif
Faculty Award, Outstanding Achievement
Editor, Kansas Law Review
B.S., Economics, Kansas State University
Magna Cum Laude
Honors & Awards
- Missouri and Kansas Super Lawyers – 2010, 2013-Present
- Missouri and Kansas Rising Star – 2008, 2009
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Commercial Litigation since 2020, Kansas City, MO
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Consumer Protection Law since 2024, Kansas City, MO
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® for Litigation – Antitrust since 2024, Kansas City, MO
- Former Adjunct Professor of Trial Advocacy - University of Kansas
- Former Instructor, Lawyering – University of Kansas