Justin T. Barron

Associate412.918.1130

Practice Groups

Litigation and Dispute Resolution

Practice Areas

Complex and Commercial Business Litigation

Biography

As part of the Litigation and Dispute Resolution Group, Justin concentrates his practice in the area of commercial litigation, representing clients in both federal and state court in complex and commercial business litigation matters involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, enforcement of restrictive covenants, and misappropriation of trade secrets. In addition to his jury and nonjury trial experience, Justin has successfully argued appeals before the Pennsylvania appellate courts.

He and his wife are involved in the Saxonburg Area Relay for Life of the American Cancer Society. They also love to travel, having been all over Europe.

Representative Matters

  • Represented engineering and construction firm in federal court action involving multimillion dollar claims under the False Claims Act.
  • Represented sports agency in federal court action involving breach of contract and fraud claims.
  • Represented employers in actions seeking to enforce restrictive covenants, covenants not to compete, and non-disclosure agreements.
  • Represented manufacturer in state court action against joint venture party for breach of fiduciary duty and the appointment of a receiver.

Professional Affiliations

  • Allegheny County Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association

Background

  • 2010  Metz Lewis Brodman Must O'Keefe LLC

Education

  • 2005  J.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Law
    Research Editor, University of Pittsburgh Law Review
  • 2002  B.A., summa cum laude, Syracuse University

Admissions

  • Pennsylvania
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania