Atty. Shawn P. Barnes

Atty. Shawn P. Barnes

Shawn P. Barnes is a Partner at Calcagni & Kanefsky who brings a wealth of courtroom experience to the defense of companies, executives, and other professionals facing white-collar criminal allegations.

Newark Newark 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Shawn P. Barnes at a glance

Shawn P. Barnes is a Partner based in Newark, New Jersey, practicing at Calcagni & Kanefsky, LLP. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, litigation, consumer, and health care. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2010) and New York (2011). Educated at Rutgers School of Law (J.D., 2010) and Alfred University B.A. cum laude (—). Serands clients in Newark, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Shawn P. Barnes is a Partner at Calcagni & Kanefsky who brings a wealth of courtroom experience to the defense of companies, executives, and other professionals facing white-collar criminal allegations
  • Before entering private practice, he served as both a federal and state prosecutor, where he led complex investigations and tried high-profile cases
  • Today, Shawn represents entities and individuals in government enforcement actions, internal probes, and other high-stakes matters
  • His dual perspective as former prosecutor and defense attorney gives clients an edge in navigating intricate regulatory and criminal challenges

Practice Areas Explained

Shawn P. Barnes's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Health Care Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Shawn P. Barnes

Where is Shawn P. Barnes's law office located?
Shawn P. Barnes's law practice is located in Newark, New Jersey. The firm is Calcagni & Kanefsky, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Shawn P. Barnes handle?
Shawn P. Barnes focuses on criminal defense, business, litigation, consumer, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Shawn P. Barnes practiced law?
Shawn P. Barnes has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Shawn P. Barnes go to law school?
Shawn P. Barnes earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (—).
How can I contact Shawn P. Barnes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers School of Law
- 2010
Alfred University B.A. cum laude
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2010
New York
Admitted: 2011

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