John Barrett

John W. Barrett is a prominent lawyer and the President of Bailey & Glasser LLP, a law firm where he has been a partner since 2005.12 He specializes in class actions and complex litigation, focusing on consumer protection, telemarketing laws (TCPA), and product liability cases.2

Career Highlights

• Achieved over $220 million for consumers in class action litigation2
• Co-lead trial counsel in a landmark TCPA case resulting in a $61.3 million judgment2
• Won a product liability class action against a Brazilian pistol manufacturer with a settlement value of $240 million2
• Named a Fellow of the West Virginia State Bar Foundation in 20181

Expertise and Recognition

• AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell1
• Listed in Best Lawyers in America for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions (2020-2025)2
• Super Lawyers recognition in West Virginia for Class Action/Mass Torts and Consumer Law (2021-2023)2

Community Involvement

• Chairs the Development Advisory Group for Legal Aid of West Virginia1
• President of the board of Our Vote, Our Future1
• Member of the visiting committee of the West Virginia University College of Law1
• Board member of the Childhood Language Center1
• Trustee of the University of Charleston1

John Barrett's career has been driven by a desire to make a difference and ensure fair treatment for consumers and employees affected by unethical business practices.1