We believe jury verdicts are a way to promote positive social change. Our success in the courtroom provides a unique opportunity to give back. Making a difference means giving time and resources to causes that protect and promote the rights and well-being of others. We believe that the ability to make a difference is a privilege.

Legal Aid and Pro Bono

• Bill served on the Advisory Counsel for Lincoln County Legal Aid.
• Kevin served on the Board of Directors of the Oregon Law Foundation (OLF). The OLF grants funds to low-income legal service providers and other law-related charitable programs, in addition to providing law school scholarships.
• Bill is a past member of the Commission on Judicial Fitness and Disability

Legislation

• When the Oregon State Bar originally lobbied to exclude lawyers from liability under Oregon's Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Law, Kevin led a grass roots effort that resulted in Oregon's Attorney General successfully urging the Governor to veto the bill.
• Bill served as co-chair of the financial committee that opposed and ultimately defeated the Oregon Medical Association-sponsored initiative to limit recovery for medical malpractice claims. Barton & Strever will continue to strive for a better community, state and nation. Our support and advocacy of fairness and justice for all helps strengthen the fabric that holds society together.

Children's Welfare

• We have provided financial assistance to the Lincoln County Olalla Center, a local mental health treatment facility for children.
• Barton & Strever, P.C. has also been recognized by the Lincoln County Children's Advocacy Center for our volunteer efforts on behalf of children in foster care who have been physically or sexually abused. Bill is an active participant in the Advocacy Center's Mentor Program which matches adults with at-risk children.
• Kevin provides pro bono legal advice to the volunteer organization Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). CASA's volunteers advocate on behalf of children who must participate in court proceedings.
• Bill is an original co-founder and past Chairman of ATLA's Child Sexual Abuse Litigation Group.

Schools

• Bill has represented area Booster Clubs in negotiations with the Lincoln County School Board in an attempt to preserve the county's high school athletic programs, school annuals, newspapers, choir, cheerleading, drama, band, and student government.
• Significant contributions to the Newport Boosters and other school clubs and activities have helped to ease the financial burden of participation for many local students. Bill has also supported projects that provide opportunities for high-school kids to earn money for activity fees.
• Bill and Kevin are frequent lecturers at Oregon's three law schools and local high schools.

Community Involvement

• Bill has been named Rotarian of the Year and has been honored by the Optimist Club for his service to youth.
• Barton & Strever has made significant financial contributions to My Sister's Place, a local shelter for victims of domestic violence.
• Barton & Strever financially supports Samaritan House, a community resource for homeless families.
• Bill and his wife, JoAnn, sponsor a bed at Thugz Off Drugs, a facility for individuals recovering from substance abuse.
• Barton & Strever pledged to finance one half of a two-year office space lease for Lincoln County CASA. A challenge to match the funds was issued to other local businesses. By initiating the fundraising effort, Lincoln County CASA was able to afford a larger space, thereby training more volunteers to serve more at-risk community children.