John W. Barton, Jr. Partner—Baton Rouge Phone 225.381.8044 Fax 225.376.5619 john.barton@bswllp.com

John W. Barton, Jr. is an AV rated partner in the Baton Rouge office of Breazeale, Sachse & Wilson, L.L.P. Mr. Barton's principal areas of practice include business transactions, banking, real estate, including commercial development, rural and farm land transactions, wetland mitigation banks, mineral law, governmental relations, regulatory and administrative law, including representing clients on proposed legislation in the State legislature and before the Metro Council on zoning and development matters.

Education

Paul M. Hebert Law School, Louisiana State University, J.D., 1976

Louisiana State University, B.S., 1971

Admissions

1976, Louisiana State Courts, Eastern, Middle & Western Districts of Louisiana, Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Professional Associations

Louisiana Bar Association (Corporate Law Section)

Baton Rouge Bar Association (Corporate Law Section)

Community Involvement

Currently on Landmark Bank Board in Clinton, LA.

Current member, Rotary Club of Baton Rouge

Current Board member, Istrouma Area Boy Scouts

Current Board member, Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center Foundation

Past President and Board Member of the Nature Conservancy of Louisiana

Former Board Member and Secretary of Baton Rouge Country Club and City Club of Baton Rouge

Life Member of Ducks Unlimited, Coastal Conservation Association, NRA

Member of Louisiana Forestry Association