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About Michael D. Barnes at a glance
Michael D. Barnes is a Member based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Fuller & Barnes, LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1999), U.S. District Court, Western District of North Carolina (1999), and North Carolina (1999). Educated at North Carolina Central University (J.D., 1998) and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (B.A., 1993). Active member of North Carolina Bar Association North Carolina State Bar. Serands clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Michael D. Barnes is a lawyer practicing civil rights, criminal defense, general practice and 3 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1993, and has been licensed for 27 years
- Michael practices at Fuller & Barnes, LLP in Charlotte, NC
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Michael D. Barnes's Areas of Practice
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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.
Michael D. Barnes is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Michael D. Barnes is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in North Carolina →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Michael D. Barnes is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
Michael D. Barnes is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in North Carolina →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in North Carolina
Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charlotte are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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