Tasha Barnes
About Tasha Barnes
Tasha Barnes is a lawyer based in Austin, TX and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2024. Tasha Barnes is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Austin, Texas
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons LLP
Education: University of Oklahoma, J.D., graduated 1996
Location: Austin, TX
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