Atty. Earl J. Barnes

Atty. Earl J. Barnes

Earl J. Barnes is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, general business, municipal law and 4 other areas of law.

Chicago Chicago 65 yrs experience 65 year
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Profile Summary

About Earl J. Barnes at a glance

Earl J. Barnes is a Member based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Barnes & Barnes. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, zoning, and government. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1961). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1960) and DePaul University (B.A., 1957). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Chicago, (Member, Real Estate Section), Illinois State (Member, Sections on: Real Estate Tax) and American (Member, Sections on: Real Estate Probate) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Earl J. Barnes is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, general business, municipal law and 4 other areas of law
  • Earl received a B.A. degree from DePaul University in 1957, and has been licensed for 65 years
  • Earl practices at Barnes & Barnes in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Earl J. Barnes's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

Earl J. Barnes is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Real Estate Law

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

Earl J. Barnes is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Illinois →

Commercial Real Estate

Earl J. Barnes is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in Illinois →

Land Use & Zoning

Earl J. Barnes is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Illinois →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Earl J. Barnes is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Earl J. Barnes

Where is Earl J. Barnes's law office located?
Earl J. Barnes's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Barnes & Barnes. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Earl J. Barnes handle?
Earl J. Barnes focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, zoning, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Earl J. Barnes practiced law?
Earl J. Barnes has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
Where did Earl J. Barnes go to law school?
Earl J. Barnes earned their education at (J.D., 1960); (B.A., 1957).
How can I contact Earl J. Barnes for a consultation?
You can contact Earl J. 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 Earl J. Barnes received?
Earl J. Barnes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1960
B.A.
DePaul University
- 1957

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1961

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