Karnopp Petersen LLP Names New Partner

Karnopp Petersen LLP recently announced the naming of Kurt Barker as a partner of the firm.

"Kurt has been with the firm since 2008 and his contribution to our Employment Law and Litigation departments has been invaluable. We are very happy to welcome him to the partnership,” said Tami MacLeod, executive committee member and Litigation partner at Karnopp Petersen LLP.

As the current Chair of Karnopp Petersen's employment law department, Kurt's practice continues to emphasize the defense and counsel of clients in employment matters concerning discrimination, harassment, wage and hour, tort, non-compete enforcement and trade secret obligations. He also represents clients in a variety of business and other litigation.
Oregon Super Lawyers recently named Kurt a "Rising Star" in Employment Litigation: Defense for the second consecutive year. The selection process identifies no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state.

Kurt serves on the board of the Human Resources Association of Central Oregon (HRACO).  He is a member of the Oregon Association of Defense Counsel, the Deschutes County Bar Association, the Federal Bar Association, and the Society of Human Resources Management.  He also serves as a leader for his son's Cub Scout Den.
 

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Based in Bend, Oregon, Karnopp Petersen LLP is the preeminent Central Oregon Law firm. For over 50 years, our lawyers have been serving the legal needs of businesses and individuals regionally and throughout Oregon. Local roots and strong community ties have created a firm devoted to our clients and their causes. Our attorneys provide legal expertise in a variety of areas, including business law, employment law, civil litigation, creditors' rights, real estate, land use and estate planning. Karnopp Petersen, LLP, is the largest law firm in Central Oregon and serves Oregon communities