Atty. Michael Wayne Barnes

Atty. Michael Wayne Barnes

Michael Wayne Barnes is a lawyer practicing construction law, entertainment, business law and 7 other areas of law. Michael received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1987, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Santa Monica Santa Monica 40 Years Experience 40 year
Call (424) 317-3066

Profile Summary

About Michael Wayne Barnes at a glance

Michael Wayne Barnes is a Carollo Engrs. based in Santa Monica, California. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, real estate, ip, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Cir (1986), Arizona (1987), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1996), and U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (2000). Educated at Golden Gate University (J.D., 1991) and University of California at Berkeley (A.B., 1987). Serves clients in Santa Monica, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Michael Wayne Barnes is a lawyer practicing construction law, entertainment, business law and 7 other areas of law
  • Michael received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1987, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Michael practices in Santa Monica, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Wayne Barnes's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Real Estate Law

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

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Commercial Real Estate

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Santa Monica are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Wayne Barnes

Where is Michael Wayne Barnes's law office located?
Michael Wayne Barnes's law practice is located in Santa Monica, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Wayne Barnes handle?
Michael Wayne Barnes focuses on contracts, business, real estate, ip, commercial re. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael Wayne Barnes practiced law?
Michael Wayne Barnes has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Michael Wayne Barnes go to law school?
Michael Wayne Barnes earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (A.B., 1987).
How can I contact Michael Wayne Barnes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Golden Gate University
- 1991
A.B.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1987

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court, Northern District of California and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Cir
Admitted: 1986
Arizona
Admitted: 1987
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 2000

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