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