Richard J. Barnes

Twenty years as a trial lawyer has taught me there is no substitute for experience and hard work in the fight for the rights of the client. For five years, I applied those principles as a senior assistant district attorney prosecuting felonies on behalf of the victims of serious crimes. Upon entering private practice, I was chosen by the Chief Criminal Judge in that district to prosecute the perpetrator in a triple homicide case. Since then, I have dedicated my career to achieving justice in hundreds of cases for the victims of injuries caused through the fault of others. I also believe earning the respect and trust of judges and fellow attorneys is important in obtaining successful results for clients. I have been honored to have been elected by my peers to serve as president of the WNY Trial Lawyers Association. Additionally, I have been selected by other trial lawyers to decide many personal injury cases as an arbitrator. Combining and applying all these factors to the fullest of our abilities to achieve the best possible result for every client in every case is this firm's mission. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Richard J. Barnes included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Super Lawyers – Upstate New York Super Lawyers (2007 – 2009, 2012 – 2025) Best Lawyers in America (Recognized since 2010) — Honored by Best Lawyers for excellence in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs John Timon Society Inductee (2023) — Recognized by Bishop Timon–St. Jude High School for professional excellence, community service, and lifetime achievement Other Sources of Feedback About Richard J. Barnes Included on the 2025Upstate New York Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2024 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2023 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2022 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2021 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2020 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2019 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2018 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2017 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2016 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2015 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2014 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2013 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2012 New York Super Lawyers Super Lawyers list 2009 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2008 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list 2007 Upstate New York Super Lawyers list

• President

• People v. Charles Mixon, Special Prosecutor, - 1987

• President of the Board of Directors of the Erie County Aid to Indigent Prisoners, Inc

• New York
• U.S. District Court Western District of New York

• Erie County Bar Association
• New York State Bar Association
• WNY Trial Lawyers Association (Past President)
• Buffalo Police Benevolent Association, Special Counsel, since 1988
• Legal Instructor, Erie County Central Police Training Services, since 1987
• President, Board of Directors, Erie County Aid to Indigent Prisoners, Inc.