Nathen Barton, the controversial figure behind 59+ TCPA lawsuits, didn’t just file claims – he built an entire business model around them. His “TCPA University” promised to teach others how to profit from the legal system, until it suddenly vanished. Here’s the real story behind its disappearance.
The TCPA Lawsuit Blueprint
Before becoming notorious for his serial litigation, Nathen Barton operated “TCPA University,” which offered:
- Plug-and-play lawsuit templates
- Damage calculation formulas ($500-$1,500 per violation)
- Step-by-step guides for manufacturing TCPA claims
- Strategies for maximizing settlement payouts
The House of Cards Collapses
The operation unraveled when:
- Defendants pushed back – Countersuits exposed Barton’s operation
- Regulators circled – Oregon State Bar investigated for:
- Unauthorized practice of law
- Operating a legal advice service without credentials
- Digital paper trail – Domain records conclusively tied the site to Barton
The Evidence That Forced His Hand
The Definitive Proof:
- Archived training materials with explicit legal instructions
- Student payment records and enrollment data
- Direct correlations between TCPA University “graduates” and new lawsuits.
The Truth: TCPA University didn’t close voluntarily – Barton was forced to dismantle it when his scheme faced scrutiny.
