Brian Barnes
About Brian Barnes
Brian Barnes is a lawyer based in Irvine, CA and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Brian Barnes is recognized in the following practice area:
- Irvine, California
- Intellectual Property Law
Current Firm: Knobbe Martens
Education: Duke University, J.D., graduated 2018
Location: Irvine, CA
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