Atty. James R Barnett

Atty. James R Barnett

James R Barnett is a lawyer practicing government contracts, trial and appellate practice, health law and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Washington Washington 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About James R Barnett at a glance

James R Barnett is a employment, government, health care, insurance, and appellate attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1972), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1973), U.S. Supreme Court (1975), and District of Columbia (1979). Educated at University of Wisconsin (J.D., 1972) and University of Wisconsin (B.A., 1969). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James R Barnett is a lawyer practicing government contracts, trial and appellate practice, health law and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • James practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

James R Barnett's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James R Barnett is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in District of Columbia →

Government & Administrative Law

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

James R Barnett is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

James R Barnett is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in District of Columbia →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James R Barnett is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in District of Columbia →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

James R Barnett is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in District of Columbia →

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 James R Barnett

Where is James R Barnett's law office located?
James R Barnett's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James R Barnett handle?
James R Barnett focuses on employment, government, health care, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has James R Barnett practiced law?
James R Barnett has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did James R Barnett go to law school?
James R Barnett earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1969).
How can I contact James R Barnett for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin
- 1972
B.A.
University of Wisconsin
- 1969

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Court of Military Appeals
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1975
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1979

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