Barnes Law Group is a specialty litigation firm anchored by one of the nation’s
preeminent trial lawyers and Georgia’s former Governor, Roy E. Barnes.
The firm operates on a simple, yet extraordinarily powerful philosophy: make it right for those who have been wronged. That means the lawyers at Barnes Law Group have always, and will always be, found in the corner of the people who need them most.
Our firm sentiment starts at the very top. Roy Barnes has dedicated his life to making it right for the people of Georgia, and, consistent with his lifelong commitment to public service, the firm is dedicated to the protection and representation of the interests of the average citizen and leveling playing field when consumers have disputes with powerful corporations. Handling cases involving personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, medical malpractice, nursing home abuse, predatory lending, and banking and insurance disputes - including class action litigation – attorneys at Barnes Law Group work to give common people the ability to attain uncommon legal results.
The firm handles cases throughout Georgia as well as all parts of the country on a case-by-case basis and is open to performance-based fee arrangements. Strategic partnerships are established with other attorneys and law firms as cases require.
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Barnes Law Group Wins Final Approval For $14 Million Insurance Suit
August 18, 2010 - A Fulton County Georgia state court judge has given final approval for the settlement of a suit challenging the unlawful health insurance renewal premiums charged to more than 3,000 Georgians. BLG attorney John Bevis, one of the lead attorneys for the class, says "This is a meaningful settlement with a real cash payout. It is not one of those settlements where you get coupons or a $25 discount off your next purchase." -
Wrongful Death Action filed in Drowning Death of Cobb Police Officer, Thomas "Brent" Stephens
Monday, August 23, 2010 - Today, the widow of Thomas "Brent" Stephens filed a civil lawsuit against Kenneth Paul Reda arising from Brent's death in a boating collision on Lake Allatoona on the night of April 22, 2010. The suit was filed by Lori Stephens in the Superior Court of Paulding County. Also named were Reda's wife, Melissa, and his father-in-law, who the suit alleges may be responsible because they may have owned the boat and permitted Reda to use it. -
Motorcycle Accident Resulting In Brain Damage/Cerebral Trauma
Charlie Tanksley recently obtained a settlement in the amount of $825,000.00 in a case pending in the Superior Court of Paulding County, Georgia for a 56 year old motorcyclist injured when the cyclist had to lay his bike down to avoid a motorist that pulled out in front of the motorcycle from a stop sign. -
Barnes Law Group Wins Appeal In Medical Malpractice Case:
When a child is injured during the birthing process, Georgia law requires parents to bring a claim to recover the future medical expenses within two years of the negligent act, even though the child has seven years to file suit. But what happens when you didn´t realize and weren´t told there was medical negligence surrounding the birth? -
The Barnes Law Group Wins Class Certification Status in a case against Assurant, Inc., Fortis Insurance Companies and Rogers Benefit Group
A Fulton County State Court Judge has given preliminary approval for the settlement of a class action lawsuit against Fortis Benefits Insurance Company and others. The case alleges that FBIC improperly raised health insurance premiums based on length of time the policy was in force and medical condition of policyholders. Notice of the settlement with an opportunity to participate in the $11 Million settlement will be mailed to more than 5,700 Georgians by June 14th. -
Unanimous Supreme Court Ruling Favors Client Represented by Barnes Law Group
In an unanimous ruling, the Barnes Law Group scored an appellate victory for a Marietta family when the Georgia Supreme Court rejected claims by a mistress of a millionaire Marietta auto dealer, finding she was not entitled to receive an annuity of $7,900 a month for the rest of her life. The Barnes Law Group successfully recovered this money and property back for the Estate of Harvey Strother. Also, the Supreme Court further agreed with the Barnes Law Group that the mistress was not entitled to other gifts including property in Florida and Cape Cod. Read the Opinion: Melican v. Parker -
Court Approves Termination of Bariatric Surgeon’s Privileges
Recently, a Georgia appellate court upheld an Atlanta-area hospital’s decision to terminate the medical privileges of Celio O. Burrowes, M.D., a bariatric surgeon specializing in gastric bypass. If you believe someone you know is a victim of medical malpractice by Burrowes or another doctor, click on the "read more" link and contact the Barnes Law Group. -
Barnes Law Group Wins $12 Million For Georgia Small Business Owners in Premium Refunds Class Action. The case challenged the methodology used by the insurance companies to set renewal premiums for health insurance and claimed that business owners were charged too much.
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Barnes Law Group Helps Family of American Victims of Al-Zarqawi Win in Excess of $400 Million Against Syria for Sponsoring Terrorism. Click here to read the press release and access a pdf of the Judge’s order.
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Roy Barnes was named to Georgia Trend Magazine's "Legal Elite" for his pro bono work. Attorneys were selected by their peers as the most effective in 10 different practice areas.
