Barton LLP has been ranked in Chambers USA New York Spotlight Guide 2026 and recognized as a leading small to medium-sized law firm offering a credible alternative to Big Law.
Barton was selected based on an independent and in-depth market analysis, coupled with an assessment of our experience, expertise, and caliber of talent.
Chambers Spotlight New York 2026 highlights the state’s unmatched concentration of legal talent and captures the full spectrum of work handled by New York’s leading small and mid-sized firms.
This recognition underscores Barton’s position as a key player in New York’s legal landscape, offering clients throughout the state and beyond access to high-quality legal representation that combines big-city expertise with local specialized support.
Barton’s work in the Labor & Employment space was highlighted in particular:
Barton LLP is a well-regarded boutique with strength in employer-side labor & employment work. The team is adept at handling discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wage and hour lawsuits. The firm also regularly counsels its corporate clients on transactional work, as well as HR training and compliance. The New York City office is bolstered by the group’s capability in large-scale collective actions and union work, often for clients in the transportation and tourism industries.
2026 will mark the third consecutive year that Barton has received this regional spotlight recognition.
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