Atty. Sarah Beth Barnes

Atty. Sarah Beth Barnes

Sarah Beth Barnes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Sarah Beth, who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2021.

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Profile Summary

About Sarah Beth Barnes at a glance

Sarah Beth Barnes is a business and m&a attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP. Educated at Campbell University (J.D., 2014). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026). Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Sarah Beth Barnes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Sarah Beth, who practices law in Raleigh, North Carolina, has been recognized since 2021
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sarah Beth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Sarah Beth Barnes's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Sarah Beth Barnes is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Sarah Beth Barnes is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sarah Beth Barnes

Where is Sarah Beth Barnes's law office located?
Sarah Beth Barnes's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm is Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sarah Beth Barnes handle?
Sarah Beth Barnes focuses on business, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
Where did Sarah Beth Barnes go to law school?
Sarah Beth Barnes earned their education at (J.D., 2014).
How can I contact Sarah Beth Barnes for a consultation?
You can contact Sarah Beth Barnes directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Sarah Beth Barnes received?
Sarah Beth Barnes's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law.

Education

J.D.
Campbell University
- 2014

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026

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