Atty. Richard E. Barnes
Senior Student Writing Editor, Vanderbilt Law Review, 1986-1987. Author: "Estate Planning for Blended Families: Providing For Your Spouse & Children in a Second Marriage," Nolo Press 2009); "Till Death Do Us Part (Again): Estate Planning for Second Marriages," 21 Probate & Property 34, March/April 2007.
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Richard E. Barnes is a Member based in Valdosta, Georgia, practicing at BarnesLaw, LLC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1987) and Florida (2011). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1987) and Rhodes College (B.A., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Valdosta and American (Member: Business Law, Real Property Trust and Estate Sections) Bar Associations State Bar of Georgia (Member: Business Law, Real Property, Fiduciary Law Sections Chair, Fiduciary Law Section 2009-2010) The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Valdosta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Senior Student Writing Editor, Vanderbilt Law Review, 1986-1987
Author
- "Estate Planning for Blended Families: Providing For Your Spouse & Children in a Second Marriage," Nolo Press 2009)
- "Till Death Do Us Part (Again): Estate Planning for Second Marriages," 21 Probate & Property 34, March/April 2007
- Adjunct Instructor, Valdosta State University
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Richard E. Barnes is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Georgia →
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Valdosta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia 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 Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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