- LEGAL UPDATES
Justin C. Barrett
Of Counsel
- Tel: +1 302-429-4249
- Fax: +1 302-658-6395
Biography
Justin C. Barrett is Of Counsel in Bayard’s Litigation Department. Justin focuses primarily on litigation in the Delaware Court of Chancery, the Delaware Superior Court, and the Delaware Supreme Court involving corporate governance, corporate control, fiduciary duties, contractual disputes, corporate appraisals, and other commercial disputes.
Justin graduated magna cum laude from law school at Georgetown University Law Center in 2017 and was inducted into the Order of the Coif. While in law school, Justin was an active member of the Barristers’ Council Appellate Advocacy Team. He was also the student Managing Editor for The Tax Lawyer, the American Bar Association Tax Section’s quarterly peer-reviewed tax law journal. In 2017, Justin received the CALI Award for writing the best exam in his Unincorporated Business Entities class, which was taught by former Vice Chancellor Donald F. Parsons, Jr.
Justin sits on the board of directors of Market Street Music, a non-profit corporation supporting musical experiences in the Delaware Valley.
Before joining Bayard, Justin practiced in the corporate litigation group at another Wilmington law firm.
Justin sits on the board of directors of Market Street Music, a non-profit corporation supporting musical experiences in the Delaware Valley.
Before joining Bayard, Justin practiced in the corporate litigation group at another Wilmington law firm.
Awards & Rankings
Delaware Super Lawyers® Rising Star, Business Litigation, 2023 - 2026
Experience
Experience
-
Defeated motion for judgment on the pleadings of claims in Delaware Superior Court’s Complex Commercial Litigation Division to prevent release of escrowed funds.
-
Defeated motion to dismiss claims in Delaware Superior Court’s Complex Commercial Litigation Division alleging that former employer fraudulently repurchased equity compensation for less than fair value.
-
Obtained judgment after trial in Delaware Court of Chancery for books and records sought and affirmation of shareholder status.
-
Obtained judgment in Delaware Court of Chancery for payment of withheld merger consideration.
-
Obtained judgment in Delaware Superior Court in favor of noteholder for non-payment of contractual obligations.
- Obtained preliminary injunction in Delaware Court of Chancery enforcing non-competition and confidentiality restrictive covenants contained in partnership agreement.
News & Insights
Delaware Court of Chancery Continues Substantial Revision of Its Rules
Delaware Court of Chancery Enforces Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
Delaware Court of Chancery Calls into Question Equitable Jurisdiction over Certain Claims for Release of Escrowed Funds
Delaware Court of Chancery Begins Significant Rules Revisions
Chancery Court Clarifies Scope of Advanced Waiver of Right to Sue for Breach of Fiduciary Duty
New Titles in Delaware’s Chancery Court
Court of Chancery Declines to Enjoin Advance Notice Bylaw in Sternlicht v. Hernandez
News & Insights
- LEGAL UPDATES
- PUBLICATIONS
- LEGAL UPDATES
- LEGAL UPDATES
- LEGAL UPDATES
- LEGAL UPDATES
News
Bayard Attorneys Named to 2026 Delaware Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists
Bayard, P.A. Announces the Promotion of Steve Adler and Justin Barrett to Of Counsel
Bayard Associate Justin Barrett Starring in 2024 Profundo Bono Show Anna Karenina: From Train to Trial
Bayard Attorneys Named to 2024 Delaware Super Lawyers List
Bayard Ranked by Best Law Firms® in 2024
News
- NEWS
- NEWS
- NEWS
- NEWS
- NEWS