JOHN HOLMAN BARR
COURT ADMISSIONS
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United States Supreme Court
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United States Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit
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Supreme Court of Texas
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United States District Court for the Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas
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United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
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United States District Court for the Northern District of California
For over four decades, Mr. Barr has upheld his firm's legacy by advancing legal practice, advocating for his clients, and enriching his Texas community.
Clients seek Mr. Barr’s expertise for his proven track record in high-profile, high-exposure cases and the exceptional resolutions he secures. Leading the evolving terrain of catastrophic loss litigation, Mr. Barr and his team directed the 1996 Aeroperu Flight 603 disaster investigation. After overseeing the recovery of 72 individuals from the ocean floor at a depth of 700 feet, he was entrusted to manage three other commercial airline accidents and the litigation of Padre Island's Port Isabel Bridge Collapse in 2001.
Mr. Barr represents a diverse clientele ranging from national and international transportation giants, major construction firms, and commercial hospitality entities to small business owners and industry professionals. In addition to managing administrative and security matters for international airlines before the Federal Aviation Administration, Homeland Security, and related agencies, Mr. Barr continues to serve as outside counsel and coordination counsel for large multinational manufacturers in the United States (represented and negotiated transactions for Aeromexico, international hotels, and various entertainers).
It is unsurprising that clients, especially those who are self-insured or have high self-insured retention, regularly retain him to protect their interests in high-stakes litigation.
A seasoned, fearless advocate, Mr. Barr has been a formidable presence in high-stakes litigation across the United States.
PRIMARY PRACTICE AREAS
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Commercial and Business Disputes
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Defamation and Anti-SLAPP
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Aviation
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Personal Injury
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Construction Defects
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Product Liability
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Dram Shop
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Heavy Equipment
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Transportation
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Professional Liability
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Insurance and Extracontractual Claims