Claire Barker

Claire Barker is an experienced attorney currently serving as Deputy City Attorney at the Office of the City Attorney in Jackson, Mississippi since June 2014. With a focus on civil matters, Claire represents various counties and municipalities in liability cases involving law enforcement and Section 1983 litigation, while also preparing and arguing appeals in higher courts. Prior roles include Judicial Law Clerk at the Mississippi Supreme Court and Senior Associate at Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP, as well as an earlier position as Deputy City Attorney in Jackson, where Claire handled civil rights litigation and police misconduct claims. Claire began legal practice as an Associate Attorney at Whittington & McGehee, PLLC, specializing in family law and personal injury cases. Education includes a Juris Doctor from Mississippi College School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Political Science and Government from Southeastern Louisiana University.