Bio
Jake joined Barr Law Group in 2021, serving as a legal extern and law clerk during his final year of law school. Prior to his admission to the Vermont bar, Jake handled complex legal research, written motions, and legal briefs in many cases. His written advocacy served as the bedrock element for numerous successful outcomes within Vermont’s superior and Supreme Courts, the United States Federal District Court for the District of Vermont, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Jake has spearheaded complex civil litigation and class actions, constitutional and civil rights violations, financial crimes, employment, contract, and development disputes. Within these contexts, Jake has returned significant victories for his clients in courtrooms, arbitrations, and mediations. Among these, the Sutton v. Vermont Regional Center cases yielded a $16.5 million settlement paid from the State of Vermont to the immigrant investors defrauded during the Jay Peak EB-5 scandal. The major Sutton settlement was a record in Vermont: more than triple the State of Vermont’s previous largest payout.
Born and raised in New York City, Jake has lived his entire adult life in Vermont, earning undergraduate, graduate, and Juris Doctor degrees at Vermont institutions. Jake’s diverse professional background has informed his legal practice. During his twenties, Jake taught wilderness travel skills on expeditions throughout New England, Wyoming, and Alaska. Flowing from these experiences, Jake’s track record, excelling in challenging and unpredictable situations, has forged a client-centered work ethic that prioritizes direct communication, risk management, strategic planning, and efficiency.
Outside the office, Jake remains a passionate outdoorsman and mediocre tennis player. At the office, he is usually accompanied by his jovial and way-too-barky corgi, Esau.
Education
B.A., Sterling College
M.A., Johnson State College
J.D., magna cum laude, Vermont Law School
Admissions
Vermont
Associations
Psychedelic Bar Association
