Richard M. "Rick" Barnes
About Richard M. Barnes
Richard M. Barnes is a lawyer based in Baltimore, MD and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2011. Richard M. Barnes is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Baltimore, Maryland
- Commercial Litigation
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Goodell, DeVries, Leech & Dann LLP
Education: Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1981
Location: Baltimore, MD
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