Atty. Gary Don Barnes

Atty. Gary Don Barnes

Gary Don Barnes is a lawyer practicing financial services, banking & finance, business litigation and 4 other areas of law. Gary received a B.A. degree from William Jewell College in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Kansas City Kansas City 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About Gary Don Barnes at a glance

Gary Don Barnes is a Partner based in Kansas City, Missouri, practicing at Husch Blackwell LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1979), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (1985). Educated at University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law (J.D., 1978) and William Jewell College (B.A. Political, 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Kansas City, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gary Don Barnes is a lawyer practicing financial services, banking & finance, business litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Gary received a B.A. degree from William Jewell College in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Gary practices at Husch Blackwell LLP in Kansas City, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Gary Don Barnes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary Don 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.

Gary Don Barnes is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Bankruptcy & Debt

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

Gary Don Barnes is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Missouri →

Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

Gary Don Barnes is one of 5,841 chapter 11 attorneys indexed nationally. Browse chapter 11 attorneys in Missouri →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Gary Don Barnes is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Missouri →

Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

Gary Don Barnes is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gary Don Barnes

Where is Gary Don Barnes's law office located?
Gary Don Barnes's law practice is located in Kansas City, Missouri. The firm is Husch Blackwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary Don Barnes handle?
Gary Don Barnes focuses on business, bankruptcy, chapter 11, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Gary Don Barnes practiced law?
Gary Don Barnes has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Gary Don Barnes go to law school?
Gary Don Barnes earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.A. Political, 1975).
How can I contact Gary Don Barnes for a consultation?
You can contact Gary Don 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 Gary Don Barnes received?
Gary Don Barnes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Law
- 1978
B.A. Political
William Jewell College
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1985

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