E. Garrett Barlow

E. Garrett Barlow is a Partner in the firm’s Virginia office, where he advises businesses on corporate governance, deal structuring, financing, transactions and litigation. He also counsels individuals and families on comprehensive wealth planning—from foundational estate documents to advanced strategies designed to preserve and protect generational assets.

Mr. Barlow has deep experience in the U.S. gaming industry, particularly in Class II gaming, historical horse racing and games of skill. Recognized for his expertise in the field, he is a General Member of the International Masters of Gaming Law.

Mr. Barlow is actively engaged in the startup and venture capital ecosystem. As a founder of several successful ventures, an investor in others and Treasurer of the Charlottesville Angel Network, he brings a business-minded approach to legal counsel—rooted in firsthand experience running, investing in and advising businesses across all stages of growth and transactions.

Mr. Barlow began his career in the tax division of a Big Four accounting firm, advising multinational corporations, partnerships, private equity and venture capital funds, hedge funds, trusts, and high-net-worth individuals on complex tax matters. He later joined a boutique tax and estate planning firm, further honing his expertise in wealth and business succession planning.

His litigation and dispute resolution experience is equally broad. Mr. Barlow has represented clients in court, mediation, and arbitration involving employment disputes, insurance coverage, land use issues, IRS controversies, and asbestos-related claims. His transactional practice includes advising on corporate restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, real estate financing and development, and conservation easements.

Mr. Barlow is admitted to practice in Virginia, California, and Washington, D.C., and has appeared pro hac vice in courts across the country. He is proficient in Spanish and regularly advises a diverse and international clientele.

He earned his J.D. from BYU Law School, where he served as Senior Editor of the BYU Law Review, and holds a B.S. in Accounting from Brigham Young University’s School of Accountancy.

Admissions & Associations

Member and Treasurer, Charlottesville Angel Network

General Member, International Masters of Gaming Law

Member, Charlottesville Albemarle Bar Association

State Bar of Virginia

State Bar of California

Bar of the District of Columbia