History
Ellis B. Freatman, Jr. began practicing law in 1954. His practice grew, and in 1959 John M. Barr, had clerked for Mr. Freatman for several years prior, joined the firm as an associate. Mr. Barr became a partner in 1961, and the firm was known as Freatman and Barr. Freatman and Barr constructed the present law office at 105 Pearl Street in October of 1963. Our main office building is in downtown Ypsilanti on the corner of Huron and Pearl Streets. Over the years the firm has employed many lawyers, including: Shannon Bible, The Hon. John S. Gilbreath, Jr., Monika Sacks, Eileen J. Slank, Wallace Snyder, George Parker, James Nelson, Elmer White, and Thomas Tellerico. William F. Anhut retired in 1996. Currently, the firm has two principal attorneys, John M. Barr and Karl A. Barr; Associate Attorney Daniel J. DuChene; and Of-Counsel Attorney Jesse O'Jack. Karl joined the firm as an associate in 2001 (Karl is the second oldest son of John M. Barr) and became a principal in 2004.
Specialties
Barr, Anhut & Associates, P.C., is a general practice law firm that combines 60 years of firm history and the use of modern technology to provide clients with effective, efficient, and quality result-driven representation. Located in the City of Ypsilanti, this Washtenaw County law firm has provided legal services to a range of clients in a wide array of practice areas in jurisdictions throughout Southeastern Michigan. Attorneys from Barr, Anhut & Associates, P.C. have successfully litigated on behalf of clients in local courts from Monroe to Genesee County and in multiple levels of jurisdiction, including federal court and the Michigan Supreme Court. We are celebrating 60 years of continuous legal service to the community. This is a time of growth and excitement for the firm, as we can use cutting-edge technology to provide our years of experience and history to clients in order to offer prompt and efficient legal services.