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Company:	Barker Law Group
Web Address:	http://www.barkerlawgroup.com
Address:	8880 Rio San Diego Drive #900San Diego, CA 92108
Phone:	(619) 682-4040
Type:	Law Firms
Profile:	Barker Koumas & Olmsted has provided San Diego businesses with outstanding legal services since 1994. After serving as the managing partner of a satellite office of a large national law firm, Douglas H. Barker founded the firm out of a desire to offer the same level of excellent legal services to local businesses in a more personalized and economical manner. In its early days, the firm attracted clientele primarily with litigation needs. As the firm grew along with its clients, it expanded into other practice areas, including business transactional, employment law consulting and estate planning. The firm has thrived as it has built a reputation for finding practical solutions for its clients and, when necessary, achieving excellent results through the litigation process. Barker Koumas & Olmsted bears an “AV” (highest) rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has gained a prominent reputation in the San Diego legal community. Building on that reputation and recognizing the benefits of keeping clients informed of legal trends and developments, the firm’s attorneys regularly publish on a variety of cutting-edge legal issues. Continuing education organizations regularly invite Barker Law Group attorneys to serve as panelists for presentations to business leaders and other legal professionals. The firm's excellence was epitomized in 2005, when Douglas H. Barker was identified by his peers, out of approximately 12,000 practicing attorneys in San Diego County, as one of the San Diego's “Top Attorneys.” San Diego Daily Transcript. Aug 11, 2005 •Employment and Labor Barker Koumas & Olmsted builds every client relationship on a foundation of practical education and preventative counseling, designed to help businesses achieve compliance with ever-changing employment legislation, regulations and case law. When an employment-related claim is threatened or made, our attorneys call upon their substantial experience in pursuit of the best possible prompt and efficient conclusion. If the matter cannot be dismissed by motion, the firm’s employment lawyers are both experienced and effective in trial. •Construction Law The firm's construction attorneys assist contractors, suppliers, vendors, and construction-related professionals on just about every issue affecting their businesses, including collections, collection litigation (including mechanic's liens, design professional liens, surety claims, and other payment remedies), contract review, contract drafting, on-the-job disputes, construction licensing, and any litigation that might arise from contract terms or performance under a contract. •Business Transactions Barker Koumas & Olmsted provides comprehensive legal support to companies of all sizes, maintaining frequent contact with business clients to assist those companies in their day-to-day operational needs and contractual issues. •Commercial and Individual Litigation While the firm’s mission is centered upon helping clients to succeed by providing sound counsel to avoid costly disputes, the firm’s litigators are prepared to draw upon decades of collective trial experience to enforce and defend its clients’ rights. •Real Estate The firm offers a strong practice in real estate matters ranging from landlord/tenant transactions to complex litigation, including broker liabilities. •Insurance Defense The firm is privileged to represent some of the largest national and international carriers in the insurance industry. Barker Law Group has been selected by those insurance carriers because of the firm’s strong reputation and experience in insurance law and in litigation, and its record of excellent results. •Estate Planning The firm offers a full array of estate planning services. •Mediation Douglas H. Barker offers mediation services as part of his practice. He blends extensive litigation experience with years of experience in both mediation. Mr. Barker has served as a judge pro tem on many cases in his career, and has engendered a reputation for fairness and wisdom amongst his peers in the legal community.
Specialty:	http://www.barkerlawgroup.com/practice_areas/index.php
Locations:	Barker Koumas & Olmsted A Professional Law Corporation 8880 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 900 San Diego, CA 92108 PHONE: (619) 682-4040 FACSIMILE: (619) 220-7056 E-MAIL: info@barkerkoumas.com Driving Directions Phone Directory E-mail Directory
Other:	FIRM NAME CHANGE We are pleased to announce that Barker Law Group will now be known as Barker Koumas & Olmsted effective March 1, 2006. In connection with this change, Elizabeth Koumas and Christopher Olmsted have become shareholders in the firm. The firm will continue to provide exception legal services to its clients in practice areas that include labor and employment, business law, litigation, construction law, corporate transactions, and estate planning. BARKER KOUMAS & OLMSTED LEGAL UPDATES Barker Koumas & Olmsted regularly publishes Legal Updates to keep you abreast of legal developments in our areas of practice. If you would like to receive an email notice when a new Legal Update is published, please use the sign up box to the left, or contact the firm by email or telephone. * LEGAL UPDATE November 2006 Inside this Issue: * Apparel Maker Defeats Employee’s FMLA Lawsuit * ADA Accessibility Lawsuits: Is Your Business Vulnerable? * Legislative and Administrative Update * Using Promissory Notes To Solidify Collection Rights * Courier Faces Hefty Fine For Misclassifying Employees As Independent Contractors Download Update in PDF Format: Legal_Update_Nov_2006.pdf * LEGAL UPDATE October 2006 Inside this Issue: * Court Refuses to Enforce IBM's Severance Agreement * Common Non-Competition Agreement Provision Now Invalid * SDPD Retaliates Against Military Reservist, Violates USERRA * Company Emails May End Up As Courtroom Exhibits * California Leaves of Absence Seminar * Why Set Up A Living Trust? Download Update in PDF Format: Legal_Update_Oct_2006.pdf * LEGAL UPDATE September 2006 Inside This Issue: * Back To School! Employers: Are You Ready For School-Related Leave For Parents? * The Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust: How It Protects Your Assets From Estate Tax And Why You Need To Consider Creating An "ILIT" Before January 1, 2008 * DLSE Authorizes Partial Day Vacation Deduction for Exempt Employees * Cal Supreme Court Enforces Poorly Worded At Will Agreement * Albertson's Employees' Class Action Denied * Newspaper Publisher Makes Own Headlines, Avoiding * Disability and Age Claim * Construction Law Q&A BKO_Legal_Update_Sept_2006.pdf * LEGAL UPDATE August 2006 Inside this Issue: - Cal Supreme Court: Wages Due Upon “Discharge” (Even for One-Day Job) - Epileptic Operator of Heavy Machinery Terminated in Violation of ADA - Chicken Processing Company In Deep Fryer For Misclassifying Crew Leaders - DLSE OK’s Electronic Pay Stubs Download in PDF Format: Legal_Update_August_2006.pdf * LEGAL UPDATE July 2006 Inside this Issue: - Hand Caught In The Tip Jar –Lessons From Starbucks U.S. Supreme Court Tweaks Anti-Retaliation Law - Proposed Regulations Mandate Employer Response to Social Security “No Match” Letters” - Employer Obligated To Accommodate Employee Not Actually Disabled Download in PDF Format: Legal_Update_July2006.pdf * LEGAL UPDATE June 2006 Inside this Issue: - Disabled Employee’s Discrimination Claim Defeated By Employer - Recording a Mechanic’s Lien—What is the Deadline? - Alternate Workweek Bill Dies In California - Court Adheres to Narrow Definition of “Commissions” for Sales Exemption Download in PDF Format: LEGAL_UPDATE_JUNE_5_2006.pdf * LEGAL UPDATE May 2006 Inside this Issue: - Employment Law Update: Insane Criminals Entitled to Job Protection under ADA - Prejudgment Attachment: A Strategic Alternative to Awaiting Trial - Court of Appeal Invalidates Meal Period Provision of Wage Order 16 Download in PDF Format: BLG_Firmwide_Newsletter_May_2006.pdf * Legal Update March 2006 Inside this Issue: - Employment Law Update: No Duty to Transform Temporary Light-Duty Position Into Permanent Position - How Soon is Too Soon? Recording a Mechanic's Lien Before Work Is Complete Download in PDF Format: BLGFirmwide_NewsletterMarch_2006.pdf * Legal Update November 2005 Inside this Issue: New I-9 Form Issued by the Department of Homeland Security Download in PDF Format: Empl._Client_Alert_Nov_05.pdf * Legal Update Summer 2005 Inside this Issue: - Prevailing Wage Update. California Supreme Court Preserves Status Quo Uncertainty Regarding Charter City Exemption from Prevailing Wages - Will I Be Able To Recover The Attorneys’ Fees That I Incur? Download in PDF Format: BLG_Firmwide_Newsletter_Summer2005.pdf * Legal Update Spring 2004 Inside this Issue: - Sexual Harassment Training Workshops - Reputed Owners and Notices of Completion: 30 Days or 90 Days to Record a Lien? - Barker Law Group Teams with Engineering General Contractor's Association (EGCA) to Offer Construction Law Seminar on Top 10 Misconceptions About Mechanic's Liens, - Collapse Caused by Dry Rot Renders Homeowners Policy Exclusion Inapplicable, and more... Download PDF Article (375 KB): BLGFirmwideNewsletter_Spring2004.pdf * Legal Update Winter 2004 Inside this Issue: - Employment Law Update: New Labor Laws Increase Employers' Exposure, - Appellate Court Reject's Insured's Expansive Definition of "Arising Out of the Use" Clause, - The World of Construction Defect Claims in Transition, and more. Download PDF Article (375 KB): newsletter_nov2003.pdf * Legal Update January 2003 Inside this issue: - Employment and Labor Laws: Year in Review - California Construction Defect Law Senate Bill 800 - Prejudgment Attachment: A Strategic Alternative to Awaiting Trial - 1031 Exchanges - FAQ Regarding Wills - What to do in the First 30 Days after Being Sued Download in PDF Format: newsletter_jan_2003.pdf CONSTRUCTION LAW ARTICLES "Reputed Owners and Notices of Completion: 30 Days or 90 Days to Record a Lien?” by David J. Barnier "Two Tips to Help you Take Full Advantage of your Liability Rights" By David J. Barnier "Solutions for Common Equipment Rental Contract Problems" by David J. Barnier "Prejudgment Attachment: A Strategic Alternative to Awaiting Trial" by David J. Barnier “ Legislature Doubles Labor Code Fine for Contracting with Unlicensed Contractor ,” by Christopher W. Olmsted (140 KB) "Licensing Issues," By Robert Ilko CLIENT / PRESS CONTACT For all client and media inquiries, please contact the firm's administrative assistant to Doug Barker by calling (619) 682-4040 or via email, info@barkerkoumas.com.

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