Barry M. Walker

Barry M. Walker was admitted to the California State Bar in June 1998.  That year, he joined the Clayson law firm in Corona California as an associate attorney.  Established in 1910, the Clayson firm immediately recognized Mr. Walker’s legal talent and by January 2002 offered him a full partnership with the firm.  While practicing at the Corona firm, Mr. Walker focused almost exclusively in the field of civil litigation and trial work and established himself as an excellent litigator and highly effective trial lawyer.  


Mr. Walker’s honesty, integrity, hard work, innovation and unparalleled dedication has lead to lasting personal and professional relationships with his clients, while earning him the respect of attorneys facing him in court and at the negotiating table.


Mr. Walker currently represents numerous businesses in Southern California in a wide variety of industries.  He has represented corporate and business clients in manufacturing, construction, retail sales, health care, higher education, public safety and real estate, among other industries.  Mr. Walker also represents individuals seeking to secure and enforce their contractual, civil and statutory rights in all forums including civil lawsuits filed in state and federal courts, administrative hearings and appellate courts throughout Southern California.

Plaintiff Cases


$550,000 settlement – medical malpractice and wrongful death father of two adult children who died at 54 after defendants’ failed to timely diagnose renal cancer.  (2013)


$415,000 settlement at trial – premises liability claim of a bar patron shot in the parking lot by unknown assailant.  Plaintiff claimed the bar owner was negligent in failing to provide adequate safety for its customers.  (2013)


$300,000 settlement – negligence claim by 17 year-old man injured when an automobile engine fell onto his hand, resulting in amputation of part of his ring finger. (2013)


$295,000 settlement – civil rights claim by an 89 year-old homeowner who was attacked by San Bernardino City Police K-9 in her home. (2014)


$289,000 settlement – premises liability claim for personal injuries and property damage in house fire.  (2013)


$250,000 settlement – medical malpractice and medical battery claim against Kaiser physician who performed a hamstring tendon allograft ACL repair surgery after the patient specifically requested and authorized a different surgery, a hamstring autograft. (2014)


$150,000 settlement – wrongful termination claim brought on behalf of a 56 year-old employee of a private truck washing company.  Plaintiff alleged violation of FEHA and disability discrimination.  (2015)


$135,000 settlement – wrongful termination of employee of private company in retaliation for refusing to commit wage and hour violations.  (2012)


$100,000 settlement – premises liability claim against a homeowner for a dangerous condition on the property (uncovered hole) causing visitor to fall into the hole and suffer a broken ankle. (2013)


Arbitration Award - Recovery of Real Property WTL client in a property line dispute between neighbors resulting in an order restoring our client’s possession of property and awarding her reimbursement of arbitration fees and costs. (2015) 


Victory on Appeal – WTL sought and obtained an extraordinary writ from the Court of Appeals ordering the trial court vacate its order for genetic testing of a minor.  This order permits WTL’s clients to keep their family intact, despite the legal challenge and attack of a person claiming parental rights to the minor.  

 

Over $4.5 million collected by WTL since the firm was formed in 2011. 


$1 Million Settlement: Negotiated over $1 million settlement for plaintiff in wrongful death claim involving death of 55 year old self-employed contractor.


Unanimous Jury Verdict: Awarded unanimous jury verdict in favor of plaintiff for over $450,000, as well as an easement and permanent injunction in bad neighbor case involving property line dispute and defamation claims.  The opposing party offered to settle for $1 and an apology. 


Unanimous Jury Verdict: Awarded unanimous jury verdict resulting in the return of antique automobile after jury trial.


Opposing Party Settled: Secured favorable settlement for plaintiff employee in religious discrimination claim against major supermarket chain.



Defense Cases


Case Dismissed: Obtained summary judgment for private university defending a claim of racial discrimination and wrongful dismissal by graduate student.


Cased Dismissed at trial and on appeal: Successfully defended university in Court of Appeals, obtaining a judgment upholding the trial court’s grant of summary judgment in favor of Mr. Walkers client. Plaintiff sued for race and national origin discrimination.


Opposing Party Impeached: Successfully defended retired NFL football player in multi-million dollar domestic violence claim, including a claim of serious, permanent injury, resulting in a judgment in favor of Mr. Walker’s client for over $80,000, after trial.


Cases Dismissed: Successfully defended a major non-profit religious corporation in several personal injury and premises liability claims, leading to dismissals of all claims, before trial.

EDUCATION


California Western School of Law, J.D., 1998

California State University, San Marcos, B.A., (cum laude) 1995


BAR ADMISSIONS


California Supreme Court

United States District Court, Central District

United States District Court, Southern District

United States District Court, Eastern District


AFFILIATIONS


State Bar of California, 1998 - present

Riverside County Bar Association, 1998 - present

Leo A. Deegan Inn of Court, 1999 - 2004, 2010 - present

American Bar Association, 1998 - present


COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT


Canyon Lake Property Owners Association, Appeals Committee, 1999 - 2003

Mock Trial, scoring attorney, 2007 - 2009

Mock Trial Attorney Coach, Temescal Canyon High School, 2009 - 2010


MILITARY


United States Navy, Petty Officer Third Class, U.S.S. Mckee A.S.41, 1986-1990

Noteworthy Cases

 Civil Litigation
 Business Litigation
 Employment Law
 Real Property Litigation
 Construction
 Civil Rights/Discrimination
 Fraud
 Defamation
 Trademark Litigation
 ADA Disability Access
 Unfair Competition
 Personal Injury
 Wrongful Death
 White Collar Crimes
 Major Felonies

Practice Areas

Anza 92539, Banning 92220, Beaumont 92223, Big Bear 96010, Bonsall 92003, Borrego Springs 92004, Cabazon 92230, Calimesa 92320, Cardiff 92007, Carlsbad 92008, 92009, 92010, 92011, 92013, 92018, Cherry Valley 92223, Chino 91708, 91710, Corona 92877, 92878, 92879, 92880, 92881, 92882, Del Mar 92014, Desert Center 92239, Encinitas 92023, 92024, Escondido 92025, 92026, 92027, 92029, 92030, 92033, Fallbrook 92028, 92088, Green Valley Lake 92341, Hemet 92543, 92544, 92545, 92546, Highland 92346, Idyllwild 92549, La Jolla 92037, 92038, 92039, 92092, 92093, Lake Elsinore 92530, 92531, 92532, Leucadia 92023, Menifee 92584, Murrieta 92562, 92563, 92564, Oceanside 92049, 92051, 92052, 92054, 02056, 92057, 92058, Pala 92059, Rancho Cucamonga 91701, 91729, 91730, 91737, 91739, Rancho Santa Fe 92067, 92091, Riverside 92501, 92502, 92503, 92504, 92504, 92505, 92506, 92507, 92508, 92509, 92513, 92514, 92515, 92516, 92517, 92519, 92521, 92522, San Bernardino 92401, 92402, 92403, 92404, 92405, 92406, 92407, 92408, 92410, 92411, 92412, 92413, 92414, 92415, 92418, 92423, 92424, 92427, San Jacinto 92581, 92582, 92583, Solana Beach 92075, Sun City 92584, 92585, 92586, 92587 Temecula 92589, 92590, 92591, 92592, 92593, Valley Center 92082, Yucaipa 92399.

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