JOSEPH P. BARRETT

Attorney - Licensed in Oklahoma, Utah, New Jersey & Arizona

  • Juris Doctorate – University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce Law - Concord, New Hampshire

    Honors Certificate - International Law -Pace Law School -White Plains, New York

    University College London, Faculty of Laws -London, England

    Universidad de San Pablo, International Law Program -Madrid, Spain

    Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology -Albright College - Reading, Pennsylvania

  • Utah Legal Elite™

    NFL Contract Advisor & NBA Player Agent

    National and Utah Associations of Criminal Defense Lawyers

    Utah State Bar Examiner

    Sports Lawyers Association

    Salt Lake County and Park City Bar Association

    David K. Watkiss-Sutherland II Inn of Court

    Associate Instructor of Contract Law, Westminster College

    Mock Trial - Attorney Coach - West High School

    Vice President – Madeleine Choir School Board

    Summit County Committee on Model Utah Jury Instructions

    Summit County Conflict Public Defender

  • Civil/Commercial Litigation

    Criminal/Juvenile Defense

    Personal Injury

    Administrative

    Sports

  • Aetna

    Allied Metals

    American Family Insurance

    Axis Architects

    Colorado Casualty

    Davis County

    Fraternal Order of Police

    Flashpoint Energy Partners

    Kemp & Associates

    LegalShield

    Liberty Mutual Group / Safeco

    RSA / Royal & Sun Alliance

    Spanish Legal Group

    Summit County

    Sundance Group

    Wade Concrete

  • 2026  University of Tulsa College of Law – Tulsa, Oklahoma: “Pre Trial Litigation Strategies” Guest Lecture

    2011  BYU Sports and Entertainment Law Society - Provo, Utah: “Sports Law and Agency”

    2007  Employment Law Seminar - Salt Lake City, Utah: “Guns in the Workplace: Constitutional Right or Privilege?’

     2005  Utah Tort & Insurance Law Seminar - Denver, Colorado: “Defense Counsel’s Competing Obligations to the Insured and the Company”

    2003   Utah Parental Defender Conference, Provo, Utah: “Termination of Parental Rights Act”

  • Oklahoma

    Arizona

    Illinois (Pro Hac Vice)

    Utah

    New Jersey

    U.S. District Courts - New Jersey, Colorado, Utah, Eastern, Northern & Western Oklahoma

    U.S. Appeals Courts – 3rd Circuit, 10th Circuit 

President | Barrett Law | Joseph@BarrettLawUSA.com | (918) 796-5700

Joseph P. Barrett is a distinguished trial attorney and President of Barrett Law, PC, where he provides expert representation in high-stakes civil and criminal litigation. With a legal career spanning nearly three decades, Joseph has built a reputation for excellence in the courtroom, handling complex matters across state, federal and international jurisdictions.

Core Areas of Expertise

  • Complex Civil Litigation: Specialized in professional and product liability, mass tort, intellectual property, and commercial litigation.

  • Criminal Defense: Recognized as a Utah Legal Elite™ with extensive experience in white-collar criminal defense and representing individuals facing state and federal felony charges.

  • Global Litigation: Utilizes specialized international law training to serve the needs of businesses and individuals in multi-national legal disputes.

  • Sports & Entertainment Law: First registered Athlete Agent to negotiate an NFL player contract in Salt Lake County.

Professional Background

Joseph’s career is defined by a deep foundation in "big law" and boutique practice. He previously served as a Shareholder in one of Utah’s oldest and largest firms, where he coordinated lateral attorney recruiting and served on committees for business development and firm policy. His diverse experience also includes:

  • Public Service: Parental Defender in Farmington - Davis County; Contract Public Defender in Park City - Summit County; and Attorney for the Utah Office of Guardian ad Litem.

  • Mass Tort Experience: Defended medical device and drug manufacturers, including Wyeth, in diet drug litigation.

  • Academic Contributions: Associate Instructor of Contract Law at Westminster College and a frequent guest lecturer, most recently presenting on "Pre-Trial Litigation Strategies" at the University of Tulsa College of Law in 2026.

Admissions & Memberships

Joseph is admitted to practice in multiple states and federal circuits, reflecting his broad geographical reach:

  • State Bar Admissions: Oklahoma, Arizona, Utah and New Jersey

  • Federal Courts: U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd and 10th Circuits; U.S. District Courts in New Jersey, Colorado, Utah and Oklahoma

  • Professional Affiliations: Member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Sports Lawyers Association and a former Utah State Bar Examiner

Education

  • Juris Doctorate 1996 : University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce Law

  • Honors Certificate in International Law 1995: Pace Law School; including studies at University College London and Universidad de San Pablo in Madrid

  • Bachelor of Arts 1993: Albright College - Philosophy, Political Science, and Sociology