Atty. William Arthur Barnes

Atty. William Arthur Barnes

William Arthur Barnes is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, civil rights law. William received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1966, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Oakland Oakland 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About William Arthur Barnes at a glance

William Arthur Barnes is a personal injury and civil rights attorney based in Oakland, California. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in California (1984), U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1984), U.S. District Court, Central District of California (1989), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1991). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1984) and Grinnell College (B.A. University, 1966). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • William Arthur Barnes is a lawyer practicing personal injury law, civil rights law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Grinnell College in 1966, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • William practices in Oakland, CA

Practice Areas Explained

William Arthur Barnes's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

William Arthur Barnes is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

William Arthur Barnes is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Arthur Barnes

Where is William Arthur Barnes's law office located?
William Arthur Barnes's law practice is located in Oakland, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Arthur Barnes handle?
William Arthur Barnes focuses on personal injury, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has William Arthur Barnes practiced law?
William Arthur Barnes has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did William Arthur Barnes go to law school?
William Arthur Barnes earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A. University, 1966).
How can I contact William Arthur Barnes for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California
- 1984
B.A. University
Grinnell College
- 1966

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1984
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1989
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1991

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