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Edward James Barton

Edward James Barton

Focusing on Small Business and Small Business Owners
  • Tax Law, Bankruptcy
  • California, Washington
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Biography

Ed brings more than 25 years of turnaround management, financial and executive management experience to bear for his clients, and has managed a broad range of financial roles — from leading and managing accounting and finance teams, tax consulting, audit preparation, management and design, bookkeeping and tax preparation, risk management, underwriting and modeling functions of a large consumer credit debt buyer to equity structured finance commitments, as well as overseeing multiple audits for PCI DSS compliance and SAS 70 certification.

Ed worked with small and mid-sized businesses, providing consulting on tax planning, financial operations and transactions structuring with CFO Selections in Bellevue, Washington.

Before moving to Seattle, he held a number of financial consulting roles, including multi-state tax preparation, professional services financial management, and project management and process design. Ed also served as an Army engineer officer, which sparked his passion for operational efficiency.

An attorney licensed to practice in California and Washington as well as the Federal Courts in the Southern District of California, US Tax Courts, 9th Circuit Court of Appeal and the United States Supreme Court. He is also a Washington State and Florida licensed certified public accountant, a chartered financial analyst since 1998 and is a member of the Chartered Financial Analyst Institute. Ed is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the American Bar Association, the Turnaround Management Association, and the American Bankruptcy Institute.

Practice Areas
    Tax Law
    Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
    Bankruptcy
    Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
State Bar of California
ID Number: 307030
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Washington
Washington State Bar Association
ID Number: 51845
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9th Circuit
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U.S. Supreme Court
ID Number: 308848
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United States Tax Court
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Education
Western Governors University
M.Ed. (2018) | Instructional Design
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Northwestern California University
J.D. (2010) | Law
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Syracuse University
MBA (1999) | Operations Management
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University of Notre Dame
B.B.A. (1993) | Finance and Accounting
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Honors: magna cum laude
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Professional Associations
State Bar of California  # 307030
Member
Current
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American Bar Association  # 02758688
- Current
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American Bankruptcy Institute
Member
- Current
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Washington State Board of Accountancy  # 25769
Certified Public Accountant
- Current
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American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Member
- Current
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Chartered Financial Analyst Institute  # 243612
Member
- Current
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Certifications
Chartered Financial Analyst
CFA Institute
Certified Public Accountant
Florida Board of Accountancy
Certified Public Accountant
Washington State Board of Accountancy
Websites & Blogs
Website
Blog
Contact & Map
Centerbridge Law Group, PLLC
18932 28th Dr SE
Bothell, WA 98012
Telephone: (425) 577-7282
Fax: (425) 527-0453