Atty. James R. Barnes

Atty. James R. Barnes

You may ask yourself, why hire James R. Barnes over all he many attorney’s in the area?

Pensacola Pensacola 36 yrs experience 36 year
Call (448) 305-5045 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James R. Barnes at a glance

James R. Barnes is a Member based in Pensacola, Florida, practicing at James R. Barnes Attorney at Law. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on car accidents, dui/dwi, personal injury, criminal defense, and white collar. Admitted to practice in Florida (1990) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (1992). Educated at University of Mississippi School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Saint Leo College (B.A., 1987). Serands clients in Pensacola, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • You may ask yourself, why hire James R. Barnes over all he many attorney’s in the area?
  • Simply put, he is passionate about the law and has the experience and proven results to aggressively handle your case
  • His focus is on solving your legal problems
  • Experience • 21 years of vast trial experience
  • has handled thousands of cases. • Featured on CNN and Court TV. • Worked for insurance companies and knows how to secure your best injury claim outcome
  • Honors and Awards • Accepted into the prestigious Million Dollar Advocate Forum
  • The Million Dollar Advocates Forum was established in 1993 and is one of the most prestigious groups of trial lawyers in the United States
  • Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million and multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements
  • Fewer than 1% of U.S. lawyers are members. • Escambia County Pro Bono Attorney of the Year, 1993 - 1994 Employment • James R. Barnes, Esquire, 2009 - Present • Michles & Booth, Associate, 2001 - 2009 • Young, Bill & Fugett, Associate, 1999 - 2001 • Eddins, Ridlehoover & Barnes, Partner, 1992 - 1999 • Office of The Public Defender, Trial Attorney, 1990 - 1992

Practice Areas Explained

James R. Barnes's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

James R. Barnes is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Florida →

DUI / DWI Defense

Find experienced DUI and DWI defense attorneys near you. Compare verified profiles, read client reviews, and consult about your case for free.

James R. Barnes is one of 29,976 dui/dwi attorneys indexed nationally. Browse dui/dwi attorneys in Florida →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

James R. Barnes is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

James R. Barnes is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Florida →

White Collar Crimes

James R. Barnes is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

Looking for additional Florida attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Pensacola or all attorneys in Florida.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about James R. Barnes

Where is James R. Barnes's law office located?
James R. Barnes's law practice is located in Pensacola, Florida. The firm is James R. Barnes Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James R. Barnes handle?
James R. Barnes focuses on car accidents, dui/dwi, personal injury, criminal defense, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has James R. Barnes practiced law?
James R. Barnes has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did James R. Barnes go to law school?
James R. Barnes earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact James R. Barnes for a consultation?
You can contact James R. 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.

Education

J.D.
University of Mississippi School of Law
- 1990
B.A.
Saint Leo College
- 1987

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
Admitted: 1992

Reviews

4.9
66 Review
5 0
4 0
3 0
2 0
1 0
These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.