Atty. Richard N Barnes

Atty. Richard N Barnes

Mr. Richard N Barnes is a lawyer practicing wills, living trusts, civil litigation and 3 other areas of law.

Sandy Sandy 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Richard N Barnes at a glance

Richard N Barnes is a Member based in Sandy, Utah, practicing at Stepan Lewis & Paxman, LC. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, poa, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Utah (2000), U.S. District Court, District of Utah (2000), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit (2005). Educated at Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah (J.D., 2000) and Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah (B.A., 1997). Active member of Utah State Bar. Provides legal services in Palauan. Serands clients in Sandy, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Richard N Barnes is a lawyer practicing wills, living trusts, civil litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah in 1997, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Richard practices at Stepan Lewis & Paxman, LC in Sandy, UT

Practice Areas Explained

Richard N Barnes's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

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Trusts

Richard N Barnes is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Utah →

Power of Attorney

Richard N Barnes is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Utah →

Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Utah

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Richard N Barnes

Where is Richard N Barnes's law office located?
Richard N Barnes's law practice is located in Sandy, Utah. The firm is Stepan Lewis & Paxman, LC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard N Barnes handle?
Richard N Barnes focuses on wills, trusts, poa, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has Richard N Barnes practiced law?
Richard N Barnes has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
What languages does Richard N Barnes speak?
Richard N Barnes provides legal services in Palauan. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Richard N Barnes go to law school?
Richard N Barnes earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Richard N Barnes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
- 2000
B.A.
Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
- 1997

Languages

Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, District of Utah
Admitted: 2000
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 2005

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