Atty. Carl Douglas Barnes

Atty. Carl Douglas Barnes

Carl Douglas Barnes is a lawyer practicing personal injury, motor vehicle accidents - plaintiff, personal injury - plaintiff and 9 other areas of law. Carl has been licensed for 54 years.

Pasadena Pasadena 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Carl Douglas Barnes at a glance

Carl Douglas Barnes is a Managing Attorney based in Pasadena, California, practicing at Law Offices of Carl D. Barnes. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, estate planning, and real estate. Admitted to practice in California (1972), U.S. Supreme Court (1976), and U.S. District Court Southern District of California (2001). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law J.D. (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Pasadena, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Carl Douglas Barnes is a lawyer practicing personal injury, motor vehicle accidents - plaintiff, personal injury - plaintiff and 9 other areas of law
  • Carl has been licensed for 54 years
  • Carl practices at Law Offices of Carl D. Barnes in Pasadena, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Carl Douglas Barnes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Carl Douglas Barnes handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Carl Douglas Barnes is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in California →

Wrongful Death

Carl Douglas Barnes is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Carl Douglas Barnes is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Carl Douglas Barnes is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Carl Douglas Barnes is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pasadena are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Carl Douglas Barnes

Where is Carl Douglas Barnes's law office located?
Carl Douglas Barnes's law practice is located in Pasadena, California. The firm is Law Offices of Carl D. Barnes. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Carl Douglas Barnes handle?
Carl Douglas Barnes focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, estate planning, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Carl Douglas Barnes practiced law?
Carl Douglas Barnes has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Carl Douglas Barnes go to law school?
Carl Douglas Barnes earned their education at (—).
How can I contact Carl Douglas Barnes for a consultation?
You can contact Carl Douglas Barnes directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Carl Douglas Barnes received?
Carl Douglas Barnes's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

Southwestern University School of Law J.D.
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Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1976
U.S. District Court Southern District of California
Admitted: 2001

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