Courtney C. Barker

Courtney Barker is a civil litigation attorney representing clients in a variety of complex legal matters. Her practice is bolstered by more than a decade of experience in operations, regulatory compliance, and contract law, giving her a practical perspective on the business considerations that often accompany legal disputes.

Known for her strategic approach to problem-solving, Courtney helps clients navigate the nuanced intersections of business, law, and policy. She brings a thoughtful, practical approach to litigation and risk management, helping clients understand their options and move forward with confidence and clarity.

Background

Courtney has previously served in leadership roles in major Texas healthcare institutions. In these roles, she led initiatives that significantly reduced accounts receivable while enhancing patient experience and employee engagement. She played a key role in negotiating third-party liability settlements and ensuring compliance with 501(r)- compliant nonprofit financial assistance programs, demonstrating legal proficiency and operational leadership in a high-stakes environment. She managed multi-million-dollar budgets, led multidisciplinary teams, and negotiated vital contracts. Her leadership streamlined financial operations and delivered measurable cost savings.

Early Career

Courtney began her legal career in corporate counsel roles, managing complex agreements and advising on regulatory, governance, and corporate compliance matters. Her early experience also includes appellate and litigation support, with a focus on e-discovery, legal research, and drafting for civil and maritime matters.

Representative Experience

Casualty & Coverage

Obtained bench verdict for Plaintiff, as subrogee of insured, on auto accident property damage claim in Dallas County, Texas.

Obtained non-suit without settlement prior to hearing on motion to compel and for sanctions, on behalf of defendant car dealership on claims of breach of bailment, negligence, breach of contract, gross negligence, and DTPA violations in Dallas County, Texas.

Obtained non-suit without settlement, prior to hearing on summary judgment, on behalf of corporate defendants in personal injury auto accident lawsuit in Dallas County, Texas.

Successfully negotiated favorable settlement for oil and gas general contractor brought by employee of Texas subscribing-employer subcontractor for claims of negligence and premises liability in Freestone County, Texas.

Professional Liability

Obtained order granting motion to compel and for sanctions for discovery dispute, order granting motion to strike expert in Chapter 74 healthcare liability claim, and subsequent successful favorable settlement, in Dallas County, Texas.

Obtained order granting defendant’s objections to Chapter 74 healthcare liability claim expert report in Dallas County, Texas.

Obtained order granting motion for summary disposition on Plaintiff’s veterinary negligence claims couched as breach of contract in Dallas County, Texas.

Obtained finding that standard of care was met and dismissal for Dallas plastic surgeon in Texas Medical Board complaint.

Obtained successful result in peer review committee appeal for overturning denial of participation with major healthcare insurer for Abilene obstetrics physician.

Education, Admissions & Activities

Education

University of Texas at Dallas

M.B.A., summa cum laude, 2014
Accounting & Healthcare Management

South Texas College of Law

J.D., 2010
Dean’s Merit Scholarship
Corporate Counsel Review

Sam Houston State University

B.S., summa cum laude, 2007
Criminal Justice
Dean’s List & Honors Program

Bar Admissions

Texas

2010

Court Admissions

Unites States District Court of Texas

Northern

Professional and Community Activities

State Bar of Texas

Sections: Health Law, Insurance Law, Litigation, Women and the Law

Dallas Bar Association

Sections: Business Litigation, Health Law, Trial Skills