Primerus Weekly - Founder of New York firm built its presence with the right hiring 'fit'

Founder of New York firm built its presence with the right hiring 'fit'

Roger E. Barton, managing partner of Barton LLP in New York, often describes himself as the “concierge at the Ritz Carlton” for the lawyers in the business law firm he founded.

"My job is to make sure they have the resources that they need to be able to execute on the work that they're bringing in," he says.

In addition to making the necessary resources available, Barton ensures the firm provides an environment that allows its lawyers to be as nimble and flexible with clients as possible. Resources, agility, and a degree of autonomy are among the key ingredients in Barton LLP’s success over the years in attracting veterans of “BigLaw” who may have become frustrated with the bureaucracy of large firms and are looking for a smaller platform with billing rate flexibility while retaining a high-quality brand and work product.

As a veteran of BigLaw himself, Barton is familiar with the journey that can draw an accomplished attorney to a midsize firm. Coming out of law school, Barton joined the largest real estate law firm in the country, which is where he wanted to be, except that after billing some 3,000 hours his first year in the litigation department he found his efforts to transfer to the business side of real estate frustrated.

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Patricia Barcellos Madeira

Terciotti Andrade Gomes Donato Advogados, Sao Paulo, Brazil

What is the most awe-inspiring place you have visited?

O Lavandário (Lavender fields) in Cunha, São Paulo/State of São Paulo, Brazil.

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Brian Wagner

Mateer Harbert, Orlando, Florida

A Change of Direction for Weekly Newsletter

In concert with the sweeping changes to the April issue of the Paradigm magazine, this edition of the Primerus Weekly newsletter will take on a decidedly new look of its own.

Beginning this week, the newsletter will be anchored by the first in a series of feature profiles of Primerus attorneys, highlighting their achievements on the path to professional prominence while also focusing on the impact they’ve made in the legal community and beyond.

Additionally, the revamped Weekly will include a Question & Answer look into the personal and professional life of various Primerus members, offering an opportunity to “get to know” each individual on an altogether different level.

The Weekly, of course, will remain the home for accessing the popular Monday morning “Coffee and Conversation” get-togethers, and also will contain the traditional listing of upcoming Primerus events and programs to keep members fully abreast of our range of offerings.

In short, this new version of the Primerus Weekly is designed to blend the best of the present and the past, while also casting an eye to a future that we believe is filled with promise. We hope you agree!

Best regards, Jack Buchanan, President