Law School
Cornell Law School, Ithaca, New York
Professional Background
Thomas D. Barton has taught many different law school courses, including contracts, civil procedure, torts II, intellectual property and technology, problem solving and preventive law and ADR.
Prior to joining California Western, Barton taught at the West Virginia University College of Law; and prior to that he practiced antitrust and taxation law at Harris, Beach & Wilcox in Rochester, NY. He is admitted to practice in both New York and California. He is an active scholar, producing articles and a book entitled, “Problem Solving and Preventive Law: Lawyering for the Future.” He also lectures frequently in the U.S. and abroad about the rule of law and legal procedural reforms.
Personal Background
A native of Nebraska, Barton embraces all aspects of San Diego. He lives in North Park with his wife Sharon Foster.
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