Atty. David A. Barnes

Atty. David A. Barnes

David A. Barnes is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate, commercial litigation and 24 other areas of law.

Philadelphia Philadelphia 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About David A. Barnes at a glance

David A. Barnes is a Partner based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1988) and New Jersey The Supreme Court for the United States United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circ (1988). Educated at Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D., 1988) and Middlebury College (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional & Civic Activities •American Bankruptcy Institute •Pennsylvania Bar Association •New Jersey Bar Association •American Bar Association. Serands clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David A. Barnes is a lawyer practicing litigation, appellate, commercial litigation and 24 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Middlebury College in 1985, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • David practices at Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP in Philadelphia, PA

Practice Areas Explained

David A. Barnes's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

David A. Barnes is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

David A. Barnes is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Real Estate Law

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

David A. Barnes is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

David A. Barnes is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Mergers & Acquisitions

David A. Barnes is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Pennsylvania →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David A. Barnes

Where is David A. Barnes's law office located?
David A. Barnes's law practice is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The firm is Obermayer Rebmann Maxwell & Hippel LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David A. Barnes handle?
David A. Barnes focuses on employment, business, real estate, bankruptcy, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has David A. Barnes practiced law?
David A. Barnes has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did David A. Barnes go to law school?
David A. Barnes earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact David A. Barnes for a consultation?
You can contact David A. 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 David A. Barnes received?
David A. Barnes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
- 1988
B.A.
Middlebury College
- 1985

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1988
New Jersey The Supreme Court for the United States United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circ
Admitted: 1988

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