Jensen E. Barber II

BARBER JENSEN E. BARBER, II Attorney and Person Extraordinaire May 22, 1945 - September 9, 2009 At Sibley Hospital in Washington DC. Mr. Barber resided in Washington, DC and Annapolis, Maryland. He was a well-known and much respected litigator with special expertise in Federal Criminal Defense, Federal Death Penalty Law and Medical Malpractice. He was admitted to practice in numerous courts including the U.S. Supreme Court. He was a founding member of the DC Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and a member of the American Bar Association, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Association of Trial Lawyers of America and the District of Columbia Bar. Jensen was born and raised in Hendersonville, NC. He received a BS in Chemistry from Duke University and a MA in Special Studies/Criminal Law from George Washington University and earned his Juris Doctor from the Columbus School of Law, Catholic University of America. He served in the Vietnam War and was the recipient of the Bronze Star for Bravery. Mr. Barber gave generously of his time and contributed to the well being of many. He served on the Sutton Towers Association Condominium Board and was President of the Board at the time of his death. For a number of years, he donated his time to teach trial practice courses at Emory University Law School. Through Food &Friends, he delivered Thanksgiving dinners to those less fortunate. He was a member of the Georgetown Club and the Lawyers Committee of the Shakespeare Theatre. He loved the law but his passion was sailing and racing sailboats in Annapolis, Md. He was thrilled to participate in the Governor''s Cup Race in 2008. He is survived by his beloved companion of 15 years, Lilliane Litton; mother, Mrs. Frances P. Phillips of Hendersonville, NC; two sisters, Donna Barber of Myrtle Beach, SC and Mary Louise Barber of Hendersonville, NC; several nephews and nieces. His friends, family and business associates will miss his Southern charm, intellect, quick wit and helping hand. Memorial Service Tuesday September 15, 2009 at 5:30 PM Halcyon House 3400 Prospect Street NW Washington DC 20007 202 338 3295 In lieu of flowers donations in Jensen''s memory may be sent to: Southern Center for Human Rights 83 Poplar Street NW Atlanta GA 30303 www.schr.org www.schr.org