Barline, John D.

Paul joined the firm as an associate in the summer of 1998, became a partner in 2001, and assumed the role of managing partner in 2007. He is a member of the litigation department and focuses his practice on personal injury and health care law.

Paul grew up in Pittsford, New York where he graduated from Mendon High School in 1983. He received an associates degree in criminal justice from Monroe Community College, a bachelors degree in criminal justice from Rochester Institute of Technology and his juris doctorate degree from Albany Law School.

Paul entered the Army Judge Advocate General's Corps ("JAG") after his admission to the New York bar and served in a variety of legal assignments during his 6 year tour on active duty. He served in the 82d Airborne Division and the 18th Airborne Corps at Fort Bragg, North Carolina and the U.S. Army Claims Service at Fort Meade, Maryland. He continues to serve as a JAG officer in the U.S Army Reserve where he currently holds the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.

Paul is a member of the American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Monroe County Bar Association (Public Education Committee [1999-2001], Fee Arbitration Committee [2002-2007]), American Association for Justice, New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Association of the United States Army, and the American Legion.

Paul resides in Fairport with his wife Maria, and two daughters, Jessica and Lindsey. In their spare time, the family enjoys sailing, mountain biking, hiking and skiing.