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Atty. Richard L Barnes

Atty. Richard L Barnes

Richard L Barnes is a lawyer practicing natural resources law, governmental relations law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1960, and has been licensed for 47 years.

Washington Washington 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About Richard L Barnes at a glance

Richard L Barnes is a environmental attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1979). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1979) and Stanford University (B.A., 1960). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Richard L Barnes is a lawyer practicing natural resources law, governmental relations law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1960, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Richard practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Richard L Barnes's Areas of Practice

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

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Where is Richard L Barnes's law office located?
Richard L Barnes's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard L Barnes handle?
Richard L Barnes focuses on environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Richard L Barnes practiced law?
Richard L Barnes has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Richard L Barnes go to law school?
Richard L Barnes earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1960).
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Education

J.D.
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1979
B.A.
Stanford University
- 1960

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1979

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