Atty. Donald M Barnes

Atty. Donald M Barnes

Donald M Barnes is a lawyer practicing antitrust, agricultural cooperatives, complex litigation and 5 other areas of law. Donald received a B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1965, and has been licensed for 56 years.

Washington Washington 56 yrs experience 56 year
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Profile Summary

About Donald M Barnes at a glance

Donald M Barnes is a Chair, Antitrust and Competition Law Practice Group based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on ip, securities, litigation, consumer, and government. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1970), U.S. District Court, District of Columbia, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit and U (1970), U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court (1975), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (1980). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1970) and Pennsylvania State University (B.S. Ind., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The District of Columbia Bar American Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Donald M Barnes is a lawyer practicing antitrust, agricultural cooperatives, complex litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • Donald received a B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1965, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • Donald practices at Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Donald M Barnes's Areas of Practice

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

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Securities Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Government & Administrative Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Donald M Barnes

Where is Donald M Barnes's law office located?
Donald M Barnes's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donald M Barnes handle?
Donald M Barnes focuses on ip, securities, litigation, consumer, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Donald M Barnes practiced law?
Donald M Barnes has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did Donald M Barnes go to law school?
Donald M Barnes earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.S. Ind., 1965).
How can I contact Donald M Barnes for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Donald M Barnes received?
Donald M Barnes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1970
B.S. Ind.
Pennsylvania State University
- 1965

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1970
U.S. District Court, District of Columbia, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit and U
Admitted: 1970
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1993
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 2010

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