Mr. A Michael Barker

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Mr. A Michael Barker: Attorney with Barker, Gelfand, James & Sarvas, P.C.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

Certified by the New Jersey Supreme Court as a Civil Trial Attorney. For over forty-seven years Mr. Barker has been actively engaged in jury trials and appellate practice for cases involving civil rights, personal injury, sexual abuse, sexual discrimination, sexual harassment, and insurance coverage. There are approximately 167 cases reported by Lexis which involve Mr. Barker’s legal representation in a wide variety of practice areas.

Peer Review Rating

For decades, Mr. Barker has been AV+ Rated by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory and honored to be listed in the Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. Mr. Barker’s AV Preeminent Rating is solely based on peer review and Mr. Barker received the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards.

Since 1981 Mr. Barker has been Certified by the Supreme Court of New Jersey as a Civil Trial Attorney based on trial experience, substantive knowledge and reports from his peers.

Law Enforcement

Special Agent, United States Treasury Department, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms

United States Sky Marshal, United States Treasury Department, Bureau of Customs

(Certified Civil Trial Attorney, Supreme Court of New Jersey, Board on Trial Attorney Certification)
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Areas of Practice (17)

  • Personal Injury
  • Civil Rights
  • Police Liability
  • Public Official Liability
  • Municipal Law
  • Administrative Law
  • Appellate Practice
  • Employment Law
  • Employment Discrimination
  • Sexual Harassment
  • Wrongful Death
  • Professional Negligence
  • Insurance Defense
  • Commercial and Fire Loss Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Consumer Protection
  • Construction Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Rutgers College, Rutgers University, B.A., 1970
Law School Attended:
Wake Forest University School of Law, J.D., 1976
Year of First Admission:
1976
Admission:
1976, New Jersey; 1976, North Carolina; 1976, U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit; 2004, U.S. Supreme Court
Memberships:
New Jersey State Bar Association; Atlantic County New Jersey Bar Association; Cape May County New Jersey Bar Association.
Reported Cases:
Ariston Airline v. Catering Supply Co. Inc. v. Forbes, 211 NJ Super. 472; Manchester Twp. Bd. of Ed. v. Thomas P. Carney, Inc., 199 NJ Super. 266; Jackson Twp. Municipal Utilities Authority v. Hartford Acc. and Indem. Co., 186 NJ Super. 156; Petersen v. Tolstow, 184 NJ Super. 84 Herold v. Inman, 180 NJ Super. 581; Friel v. Vineland Obstetrical and Gynecological Professional Assn.; 166 NJ Super. 579; Fagan v. City of Vineland, 22 F.3d 1283; Forcella v. City of Ocean City, 70 F. Supp. 2d 512; Wood v. Borough of Wildwood Crest, 319 NJ Super. 650; Fowler v. Borough of Westville, 97 F. Supp. 2d 602; Thomas v. Town of Hammonton, 351 F.3d 108 (3d Cir. 2003); Hennessey v. Winslow Township, 368 NJ Super. 443 (2004); Bilbili v. Klein, 2005 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 11464; Bilyeu v. City of Ocean City, 2006 U.S. App. LEXIS 24881; Fagan v. City of Vineland, 804 F. Supp. 591, 1992 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 13241 (D.N.J. 1992); Fagan v. City of Vineland, 1993 U.S. App. LEXIS 20327 (3d Cir. Aug. 5, 1993); Fagan v. City of Vineland, 22 F.3d 1283, 1994 U.S. App. LEXIS 9498 (3d Cir. N.J. 1994); Fagan v. City of Vineland, 17 Pa. Law Weekly 230 (3d Cir. N.J. Apr. 29, 1994); Fagan v. City of Vineland, 22 F.3d 1296, 1994 U.S. App. LEXIS 9197 (3d Cir. N.J. 1994).
Certifications:
Certified Civil Trial Attorney, Supreme Court of New Jersey, Board on Trial Attorney Certification
ISLN:
909254139

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (1 review)

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/22/14 in Employment Litigation

    Michael is an outstanding lawyer, a gentleman and above all scrupulously ethical.

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People hire an attorney when they are at the lowest point in their lives - when things have gone terribly wrong. I hired A. Michael Barker to help me as I was a victim of a crime. I met with Mr. Bar...

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