Barton Mendez Soto

05/01/2026

This May 1st, we at Barton Mendez Soto honor International Workers Day—a global celebration of laborers and the working class.

Our mission to protect and expand the rights of working Arizonans is a 365-day commitment. We partner with clients in and out of the courtroom fighting to ensure that every individual is treated with dignity and respect.

To every worker, in every industry: thank you for your contribution to our economy, our communities, and our future. Your labor builds the world, and your voice deserves to be heard.

05/01/2026

Partner James E. Barton II talks to KJZZ about the decoy ESA measure and their blocking efforts against the Protect Education Act.

A campaign backing a ballot measure seeking to reform the state’s school voucher program is accusing a rival effort of using underhanded — and potentially illegal tactics — to sway Arizona voters.

04/17/2026

04/17/2026

04/13/2026

Some exciting news to kick off the week! Our partner Jim Barton has been officially nominated for "Best Political Lawyer" in the 2026 Best of the Capitol!

Jim has spent years advocating for his clients and navigating the intricate world of Arizona law and politics. We couldn’t be prouder to see him represent Barton Mendez Soto on this year's list of nominees.

Voting has started! Let’s show Jim some support. Link for voting is in the comments.🗳️✨

03/18/2026

Top 10 Most Dangerous Election Deniers

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of the midterm elections, All Voting is Local today released “America’s Top 10 Most Dangerous Election Deniers,” a record of the nation’s top 10 federal, state, and local election deniers who currently hold positions of power and could keep eligible voters from vot...

01/30/2026

BMS IS CLOSED 1/30/26 IN SOLIDARITY WITH THE NATIONAL GENERAL STRIKE AND THE PEOPLE OF MINNESOTA.

01/13/2026

Arizona voters made their voices heard on abortion access with Prop 139, but the legal battle is far from over.

Attorney Jim Barton notes that while Arizona’s Voter Protection Act is designed to stop "legislative shenanigans" from dismantling voter-approved laws, GOP lawmakers are still testing those boundaries. Jim highlights a "disconnect" where the legislature uses technical hurdles and court challenges to obstruct the will of the people.

Voters in 2024 passed Proposition 139, a constitutional amendment guaranteeing Arizonans the right to abortion, with nearly 62% support statewide. An AZCIR analysis shows Republican lawmakers responded by proposing bills and backing court actions that could narrow its reach.

01/01/2026

New year, same mission: Standing up for YOU!