Atty. John Earl Barnes

Atty. John Earl Barnes

John Earl Barnes is a lawyer practicing corporate & transactional, mergers & acquisitions, securities and 6 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from St.

Cincinnati Cincinnati 45 yrs experience 45 year
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Profile Summary

About John Earl Barnes at a glance

John Earl Barnes is a Partner based in Cincinnati, Ohio, practicing at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, securities, and health care. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (1981) and Ohio (1983). Educated at University of Cincinnati College of Law (J.D., 1981) and St. Louis University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Cincinnati, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John Earl Barnes is a lawyer practicing corporate & transactional, mergers & acquisitions, securities and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from St. Louis University in 1978, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • John practices at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP in Cincinnati, OH

Practice Areas Explained

John Earl Barnes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Earl 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

John Earl Barnes is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ohio →

Securities Law

John Earl Barnes is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Ohio →

Health Care Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John Earl Barnes

Where is John Earl Barnes's law office located?
John Earl Barnes's law practice is located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The firm is Dinsmore & Shohl LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Earl Barnes handle?
John Earl Barnes focuses on business, m&a, securities, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has John Earl Barnes practiced law?
John Earl Barnes has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did John Earl Barnes go to law school?
John Earl Barnes earned their education at (J.D., 1981); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact John Earl Barnes for a consultation?
You can contact John Earl 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 John Earl Barnes received?
John Earl Barnes's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Cincinnati College of Law
- 1981
B.A.
St. Louis University
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 1981
Ohio
Admitted: 1983

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