As a Partner in the Dallas office of GRSM, Barret defends clients in complex litigation throughout the country. He is experienced in defending product manufacturers, premises owners, and employers through responding to new claims, fact and expert discovery, trial, and appeal. He has managed national litigation for large corporate clients, including coordination of national discovery and trial strategies, development of corporate and expert witnesses, training of local counsel in jurisdictions across the country, and reporting to in-house counsel and insurance carriers. He also serves as local counsel for a number of clients in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas where he maintains licenses.
Trials
- Arland and Dina Wieland v. ArvinMeritor, Inc., et al.
- Jennifer E. Bechtel, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Henry S. Eisler, Jr. v. Alcoa Corporation, et al.
- David and Rebecca Dorey v. Arconic, Inc., et al.
- Gregory Fordham, Individually and as Special Administrator of the Estate of Harold Fordham, deceased v. A.W. Chesterton, Inc., et al.
- Doris White v. Alcoa Inc., et al.
- Cami Bivert v. Caterpillar, Inc., et al.
- Natalie R. Dean, Individually and as Representative of the Estate of Paul Gaydos, Deceased, and Rebecca Lynn Karlik and Deane Maries Gaydos v. Alcoa, Inc.
- Pete and Nancye Bumgardner v. ABB, Inc., et al.
- Brenda Williams v. R. T. Vanderbilt, et al.
- Arleen Pellegal v. Northrop Grumman Ship Systems, Inc. f/k/a Avondale Industries, et al.
- Johnny Franklin, et al v. General Motors Corporation, et al.
- The Vince Hagan Company, Inc. v. The Sherwin-Williams Company
Appellate Decisions
- Hendrix v. Alcoa Inc., 2016 Ark. 453
- Reynolds Metals Co. v. Circuit Court of Clark County, 2013 Ark (Ark. Jun. 27, 2013)
- Porocel Crop v. Circuit Court of Saline County, 2013 Ark. 172 (Ark Apr. 25, 2013) (Amicus Curiae)
- R.T. Vanderbilt Company Inc., v. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County, Super. Ct. No. BC382727 (2008)
Admissions
- Arkansas
- Oklahoma
- Texas
- U.S. District Courts, Northern and Eastern Districts of Texas
Memberships
- State Bar of Texas
- Arkansas Bar Association
- Oklahoma Bar Association
- Dallas Bar Association
- Texas Young Lawyers Association
- DRI
- Lake Highlands Area Improvement Association
Education
- J.D., summa cum laude, Thomas Jefferson School of Law, 2005
- Thomas Jefferson Law Review, Literary Editor
- B.A., Louisiana State University at Shreveport, 2001