Atty. Richard Matthew Barnes
Richard Matthew Barnes is a lawyer practicing class action litigation, commercial and business tort litigation, general tort liability litigation and 5 other areas of law. Richard received a B.A. degree from Western Maryland College, and has been licensed for 45 years.
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Richard Matthew Barnes is a Partner based in Baltimore, Maryland, practicing at Goodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann, LLP. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, ip, and class action. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1981) and District of Columbia United States District Court for the District of Columbia United States Distric (1982). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 1981) and Western Maryland College B.A. Pi Gamma Mu Western Maryland College B.A. magna cum laude Western Maryland College B.A. 1977 Honors: Omicron Delta Kappa (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional and Civic Associations •The Defense Research Institute •American Bar Association •Law Business Research: An International Who's Who of Product Liability Defense Lawyers •Maryland Defense Counsel, Inc and Committees on Budget & Finance and Pattern Jury Instructions, and Special Committee on Citizenship Law Related Education) •Bar Association of Baltimore City •District of Columbia Bar Association •Elder, Central Presbyterian Church (2001 - Present) •Board , •Maryland State Bar Association. Serands clients in Baltimore, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Richard Matthew Barnes is a lawyer practicing class action litigation, commercial and business tort litigation, general tort liability litigation and 5 other areas of law
- Richard received a B.A. degree from Western Maryland College, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Richard practices at Goodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann, LLP in Baltimore, MD
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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.
Richard Matthew Barnes is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maryland →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Richard Matthew Barnes is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Maryland →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Richard Matthew Barnes is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maryland →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Richard Matthew Barnes is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Maryland →
Richard Matthew Barnes is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Maryland →
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Why local counsel matters in Maryland
Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baltimore are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland 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 Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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