Atty. James Jerome Barnes

Atty. James Jerome Barnes

James Jerome Barnes is a lawyer practicing corporate & securities, capital markets, securities & investment fraud and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years.

Pittsburgh Pittsburgh 38 yrs experience 38 year
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Profile Summary

About James Jerome Barnes at a glance

James Jerome Barnes is a Partner based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, practicing at Reed Smith LLP. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, consumer, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1988). Educated at Howard University School of Law (J.D., 1988) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Jerome Barnes is a lawyer practicing corporate & securities, capital markets, securities & investment fraud and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1984, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • James practices at Reed Smith LLP in Pittsburgh, PA

Practice Areas Explained

James Jerome Barnes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Jerome 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.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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Consumer Protection

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

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 Pittsburgh 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 James Jerome Barnes

Where is James Jerome Barnes's law office located?
James Jerome Barnes's law practice is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The firm is Reed Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Jerome Barnes handle?
James Jerome Barnes focuses on business, m&a, securities, consumer, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has James Jerome Barnes practiced law?
James Jerome Barnes has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did James Jerome Barnes go to law school?
James Jerome Barnes earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1984).
How can I contact James Jerome Barnes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Howard University School of Law
- 1988
B.A.
Dartmouth College
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1988

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