Atty. Matthew Warren Barnes

Atty. Matthew Warren Barnes

Mr. Matthew Warren Barnes is a lawyer practicing business formation, business & succession planning, commercial contracts and 7 other areas of law.

Birmingham Birmingham 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Warren Barnes at a glance

Matthew Warren Barnes is a Partner based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Burr And Forman Llp. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on formation, contracts, business, real estate, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1996) and North Carolina (2014). Educated at Cumberland School of Law at Samford University (J.D., 1996) and University of Alabama at Birmingham (B.S., 1992). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Professional Associations •American Bar Association •Alabama State Bar •Birmingham Bar Association •Federal Communications Bar Association. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Matthew Warren Barnes is a lawyer practicing business formation, business & succession planning, commercial contracts and 7 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.S. degree from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Matthew practices at Burr & Forman LLP in Birmingham, AL

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Warren Barnes's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

Matthew Warren Barnes is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Alabama →

Contracts

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Matthew Warren Barnes is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Alabama →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Matthew Warren Barnes is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Alabama →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Matthew Warren Barnes is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Alabama →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Warren Barnes

Where is Matthew Warren Barnes's law office located?
Matthew Warren Barnes's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Burr And Forman Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Warren Barnes handle?
Matthew Warren Barnes focuses on formation, contracts, business, real estate, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Matthew Warren Barnes practiced law?
Matthew Warren Barnes has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Matthew Warren Barnes go to law school?
Matthew Warren Barnes earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.S., 1992).
How can I contact Matthew Warren Barnes for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew Warren 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 Matthew Warren Barnes received?
Matthew Warren Barnes's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Cumberland School of Law at Samford University
- 1996
B.S.
University of Alabama at Birmingham
- 1992

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1996
North Carolina
Admitted: 2014

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