The now-defunct TCPA University wasn’t just a questionable business—it may have been an outright illegal operation. Our investigation reveals how Barton likely violated Oregon’s legal practice statutes by:
The Unlicensed Law School
Provided attorney-level services including :
✓ Customizable lawsuit templates
✓ Statutory damage calculators
✓ Settlement negotiation scripts
He also:
- Charged students for what amounts to legal representation
- Operated without any law license or regulatory oversight
The Shutdown That Speaks Volumes
When the Oregon State Bar launched its UPL investigation:
- All content suddenly disappeared
- Domain records show Barton personally scrubbed the site
- Former “students” reported losing access overnight
Smoking Gun Evidence :
Archived training modules show Barton:
- Explaining how to draft legally binding complaints
- Coaching on courtroom procedures
- Advising on damages claims
Other evidence includes: - Payment records proving he profited from legal instruction
- Multiple confirmed cases where “graduates” filed identical lawsuits
Why This Matters Now
- Any prior Barton lawsuits could face reopening if UPL is proven
- Targets may have grounds for malicious prosecution claims
- Oregon Bar could pursue sanctions beyond TCPA cases
The Bottom Line
TCPA University wasn’t just unethical—it was likely criminal. Barton didn’t shut it down because he wanted to. He shut it down because he had to.
Call to Action
If you or your business:
- ✓ Were sued by a TCPA University “graduate”
- ✓ Have evidence of Barton’s training materials
- ✓ Paid for TCPA University’s services
👉 Contact the Oregon State Bar’s UPL hotline:
