Atty. William Guthrie Barnes

Atty. William Guthrie Barnes

Mr. William Guthrie Barnes is a lawyer practicing personal injury, automobile accidents and injuries, workers compensation and 16 other areas of law.

Birmingham Birmingham 27 yrs experience 27 year
Call (659) 272-8616 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William Guthrie Barnes at a glance

William Guthrie Barnes is a Member based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at William G. Barnes & Associates. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, car accidents, child custody, and medical malpractice. Admitted to practice in Alabama (1999), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama (1999), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama (2001), and U.S. Supreme Court (2004). Educated at Atlanta Law School (LL.M. Birmingham, 1991) and George Washington University (B.S. George, 1975). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Alabama State Bar Birmingham and American Bar Associations Alabama Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William Guthrie Barnes is a lawyer practicing personal injury, automobile accidents and injuries, workers compensation and 16 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from George Washington University in 1975, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • William practices at William G. Barnes & Associates in Birmingham, AL

Practice Areas Explained

William Guthrie Barnes's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

William Guthrie Barnes is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Alabama →

Wills

William Guthrie Barnes is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Alabama →

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

William Guthrie Barnes is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Alabama →

Child Custody & Visitation

William Guthrie Barnes is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Alabama →

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

William Guthrie Barnes is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Alabama →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Guthrie Barnes

Where is William Guthrie Barnes's law office located?
William Guthrie Barnes's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is William G. Barnes & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Guthrie Barnes handle?
William Guthrie Barnes focuses on divorce, wills, car accidents, child custody, medical malpractice. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has William Guthrie Barnes practiced law?
William Guthrie Barnes has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did William Guthrie Barnes go to law school?
William Guthrie Barnes earned their education at (LL.M. Birmingham, 1991); (B.S. George, 1975).
How can I contact William Guthrie Barnes for a consultation?
You can contact William Guthrie 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 William Guthrie Barnes received?
William Guthrie Barnes's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

LL.M. Birmingham
Atlanta Law School
- 1991
B.S. George
George Washington University
- 1975

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Alabama
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Alabama
Admitted: 1999
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Alabama
Admitted: 2001
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2004

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