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Robert C. Barnes

Duluth,MN

Summary

Civil litigation specialist licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Voted by peers one of Minnesota's Top 100 attorneys 3 times, and as a Super Lawyer 16 times. Past President and current board member of the 11th District Bar Association, with six years of service on district ethics committee. Member, American Board of Trial Advocates.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Attorney

McCarthy & Barnes, PLC
06.2003 - Current
  • Review and analyze pertinent state and federal laws and legal precedents.
  • Analyze legal documents and identify pertinent issues for clients.
  • Counsel clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
  • Negotiate settlements with opposing counsel.
  • MN North Star pro bono lawyer.

Attorney

Andresen Haag Paciotti & Butterworth, P.A.
08.1992 - 06.2003
  • Worked as a trial lawyer on civil litigation cases including business, personal injury, workers compensation and ADR.
  • Pro bono work for Volunteer Attorney Program.
  • Progressed from associate to partner.

Judicial Law Clerk

State Of MN - Ramsey County
08.1990 - 08.1992
  • Law Clerk to Hon. James Lynch and Hon. Charles Flinn.
  • Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information and interpreting legal documents for criminal, family and civil cases.
  • Prepared bench memoranda and bench briefs for judges on various legal issues.

Education

J.D. -

William Mitchell College of Law
St. Paul, MN
1991

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MN
1987

Skills

  • Case law and fact assessment and application
  • Extensive courtroom and trial experience
  • Courtroom procedures - MN, WI and Federal
  • Mediation / alternative dispute resolution

Certification

MSBA - Certified Civil Trial Specialist.

Timeline

Attorney

McCarthy & Barnes, PLC
06.2003 - Current

Attorney

Andresen Haag Paciotti & Butterworth, P.A.
08.1992 - 06.2003

Judicial Law Clerk

State Of MN - Ramsey County
08.1990 - 08.1992

J.D. -

William Mitchell College of Law

Bachelor of Arts -

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Robert C. Barnes