Carol Barnes
Las Vegas, NV
Licensed for 26 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Child custody
Language
Spanish English German
About
I have been licensed to practice law for twenty five years. I am an experienced negotiator and trial attorney who practices exclusively in Family Law. I obtained a certification as a Financial Divorce Analyst after passing numerous, rigorous, financial examinations. I am a Certified Divorce Mediator and Negotiator completing workshops that are presently taught at Harvard University Law School. I believe in the mediation process when fair negotiations take place. I am one of a handful of attorneys in the United States who successfully completed the American Bar Association Advanced Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute on Trial Testimony and the Expert Witness. On the occasions when the opposing side has appealed my client’s trial win with my firm, I have successfully defended these wins as the Nevada Supreme Court Affirmed these decisions. I have been selected by several Family Court Judges to be a Guardian Ad Litem for children. I am a former Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children. Prior to practicing Family Law, I prosecuted cases at the District Attorney’s Office in Colorado where I was also licensed to practice law. I was also a jury consultant for high dollar complex civil litigation resulting in tens of millions of dollar judgments in the client’s favor.As your lawyer, I will advise you of your legal rights and the pro and cons of the various courses of action available to you. I will put forth my best efforts to fully represent your position, whether negotiating a settlement or litigating in court.
Practices Areas
Child custody
Child support
Divorce and separation
Family
Language
Spanish English German
Contact
712 South Jones BlvdLas Vegas, NV, 89107 Office (702) 382-9011 712 South Jones BlvdLas Vegas, NV, 89107 Office (702) 382-9011(702) 382-9011
Office: (702) 966-9401
Website: N/AReviews
Ms. Carol Barnes and Barnes law firm, I’m so blessed to have had Ms. Carol Barnes and her law firm representing me and was very successful. She is not only a legal guru in all things especially with my countermotion for modification of child custody, modification of child support and related relief. But even more so she is an exceptional human being, because she empathizes with her clients and care that justice is done! The beginning, for me it was to find the right and highly qualified Custody attorney. I had to google the best top attorneys in Nevada and Ms. Carol Barnes was one of the Law Firms that came to my attention. After reading all her reviews from prior clients, I knew she was the perfect attorney for me! Anyways the final outcome on Thursday the 16 January 2020 was that we won my custody battle and extra incentives on my modification that I was requesting for. Again I want to give a big Mahalo’s (thank you) to Ms. Carol Barnes, and all her colleagues included is Andrew, Maria and Emi. They where awesome in everyway wonderful, supportive, understanding and very dedicated group of people. There was not one attorney working for me and my case, but rather a combination of expertise in special assigned position. That make this law firm not only a team but a Ohana (family) god bless you all again and thank you for the genuine care you had for my mother, fiancée, children and especially me Eddie. Aloha & Mahalo’s Eddie
I owe this Team more than a Thank You! They were able to get me more days with my kids, and get joint custody as Well! I promise you, you will be more than please with this legal team! As you can read on the reviews we are all more than please with Carol and Maria!
I found Carol after reading reviews and man did she deliver. I had a child custody issue and she made me comfortable with my decision to hire her immediately! Carol and Maria know what they are doing and you can put your full confidence in them!
Carol is an amazing attorney. When I consulted her regarding my impending divorce, she came across as tough, thorough and smart as a whip. She did not disappoint. Carol continued to impress me throughout the entire process. My ex had tried for sole custody of our child and Carol got me joint primary and physical custody. She also prevented my ex from taking half of my tax refunds. Not only have I already recommended Carol to others, I will continue to do so. I'd give Carol 10 stars if I could.
Carol Barnes Law Group handled my divorce. Her team was exceptional. Her approach was professional. I appreciated the fact that she listened first. Then she stated her plan of action. Everything went as planned. My case was handled with compassion, honesty, and commitment to my privacy. Highly recommended.
I was mostly in contact with her paralegal, Maria, who was amazing. She answered all my questions and got back to me in a timely manner. I was in contact with Carol, a few times, and helped me. I was able to ask for and get what I wanted from the courts.
I cannot recommend Carol Barnes enough for anyone dealing with any type of family court issue, especially if you want the focus to be on the well-being of the child or children involved. Carol represented my daughter and granddaughter in a difficult custodial case between my daughter and her daughter’s father. From the time my daughter first met with Carol, she was direct, informative, compassionate and focused on the well-being of my granddaughter. My daughter felt she could communicate her concerns and be heard, which is so important, especially in tough cases. It was a difficult road, but Carol was patient, attentive and responsive each step of the way. She is strong and strategic in court, again with enormous integrity working on behalf of the child at the center. We are so grateful that the end result was one that provides as much as possible to ensure my granddaughter’s well-being not just in the short term but in the long term. She also made sure that all bases were covered throughout the entire process and court agreement. She really is amazing.
It seemed obvious in my case from the get go, that the Judge respected Carol M Barnes Esq, a whole lot more than the opposition's lawyer. The opposition's lawyer was sloppy and unprofessional and the (Judge) court took notice, to my surprise. Ms.Barnes is my 4th lawyer on my case, helping with post divorce issues. And, she is by far the best and her ethics and skill, puts her in the upper echelon of lawyers in town, yet very reasonable and humble to only charge $350, especially given her resume. The only other skilled and ethical lawyer that might be able to compete with her caliber, is Rhonda Mushkin, but she charges $450 or 500/hr. There might be a few others in town, that are ethical. If you have a shady cheap lawyer, as I had before, there's a reason. Cheap isn't always cheaper. A previous cheap bottom rung lawyer (@200/hour) wouldn't allow me to settle and it was an expensive nightmare, like a taxi cab ride from hell, where you can't get off. My ex uses a (elderly quasi volunteer) cheap lawyer and the x has yet to make any ground or advancements after 3 years. Nonetheless, Ms.Barnes got the respect and the shady cheap lawyer just wasted every one's time and gained nothing for his client, because he was unethical and the court can't ignore stuff when you have a good lawyer, like Ms.Barnes
Carol Barnes is the very best of the best. I can say that because I tried to retain many of the A list attorneys in town to undo a very messy case and no one would touch it. I had already lost the first custody trial and an appeal, and they all said it was too difficult and too much work for their firm. Carol took my case and was able to undo 4 1/2 years of damage caused by a highly litigated case where a judge consistently ruled against me. It was very hard and frustrating work, especially because it was a relocation case. Thankfully, Carol was up for the task. She and her firm were highly organized, by the book, and ahead of the game at all times. If Carol takes your case, she believes in you and insists on winning. She leaves no rock unturned and is ALWAYS on point. The confidence I had with Carol in my corner was such a relief and comfort. She did the impossible and gave my young son and I back our lives. We will forever be grateful.
If you need an attorney that knows how to try a case and win, than Ms. Barnes is your attorney. She won my case against a highly reputable attorney. I will never walk into court with any lawyer than her and recommend her to everyone. She is fierce in the courtroom!
Ms. Carol Barnes and Barnes law firm, I’m so blessed to have had Ms. Carol Barnes and her law firm representing me and was very successful. She is not only a legal guru in all things especially with my countermotion for modification of child custody, modification of child support and related relief. But even more so she is an exceptional human being, because she empathizes with her clients and care that justice is done! The beginning, for me it was to find the right and highly qualified Custody attorney. I had to google the best top attorneys in Nevada and Ms. Carol Barnes was one of the Law Firms that came to my attention. After reading all her reviews from prior clients, I knew she was the perfect attorney for me! Anyways the final outcome on Thursday the 16 January 2020 was that we won my custody battle and extra incentives on my modification that I was requesting for. Again I want to give a big Mahalo’s (thank you) to Ms. Carol Barnes, and all her colleagues included is Andrew, Maria and Emi. They where awesome in everyway wonderful, supportive, understanding and very dedicated group of people. There was not one attorney working for me and my case, but rather a combination of expertise in special assigned position. That make this law firm not only a team but a Ohana (family) god bless you all again and thank you for the genuine care you had for my mother, fiancée, children and especially me Eddie. Aloha & Mahalo’s Eddie
I owe this Team more than a Thank You! They were able to get me more days with my kids, and get joint custody as Well! I promise you, you will be more than please with this legal team! As you can read on the reviews we are all more than please with Carol and Maria!
I found Carol after reading reviews and man did she deliver. I had a child custody issue and she made me comfortable with my decision to hire her immediately! Carol and Maria know what they are doing and you can put your full confidence in them!
Carol is an amazing attorney. When I consulted her regarding my impending divorce, she came across as tough, thorough and smart as a whip. She did not disappoint. Carol continued to impress me throughout the entire process. My ex had tried for sole custody of our child and Carol got me joint primary and physical custody. She also prevented my ex from taking half of my tax refunds. Not only have I already recommended Carol to others, I will continue to do so. I'd give Carol 10 stars if I could.
Carol Barnes Law Group handled my divorce. Her team was exceptional. Her approach was professional. I appreciated the fact that she listened first. Then she stated her plan of action. Everything went as planned. My case was handled with compassion, honesty, and commitment to my privacy. Highly recommended.
I was mostly in contact with her paralegal, Maria, who was amazing. She answered all my questions and got back to me in a timely manner. I was in contact with Carol, a few times, and helped me. I was able to ask for and get what I wanted from the courts.
I cannot recommend Carol Barnes enough for anyone dealing with any type of family court issue, especially if you want the focus to be on the well-being of the child or children involved. Carol represented my daughter and granddaughter in a difficult custodial case between my daughter and her daughter’s father. From the time my daughter first met with Carol, she was direct, informative, compassionate and focused on the well-being of my granddaughter. My daughter felt she could communicate her concerns and be heard, which is so important, especially in tough cases. It was a difficult road, but Carol was patient, attentive and responsive each step of the way. She is strong and strategic in court, again with enormous integrity working on behalf of the child at the center. We are so grateful that the end result was one that provides as much as possible to ensure my granddaughter’s well-being not just in the short term but in the long term. She also made sure that all bases were covered throughout the entire process and court agreement. She really is amazing.
It seemed obvious in my case from the get go, that the Judge respected Carol M Barnes Esq, a whole lot more than the opposition's lawyer. The opposition's lawyer was sloppy and unprofessional and the (Judge) court took notice, to my surprise. Ms.Barnes is my 4th lawyer on my case, helping with post divorce issues. And, she is by far the best and her ethics and skill, puts her in the upper echelon of lawyers in town, yet very reasonable and humble to only charge $350, especially given her resume. The only other skilled and ethical lawyer that might be able to compete with her caliber, is Rhonda Mushkin, but she charges $450 or 500/hr. There might be a few others in town, that are ethical. If you have a shady cheap lawyer, as I had before, there's a reason. Cheap isn't always cheaper. A previous cheap bottom rung lawyer (@200/hour) wouldn't allow me to settle and it was an expensive nightmare, like a taxi cab ride from hell, where you can't get off. My ex uses a (elderly quasi volunteer) cheap lawyer and the x has yet to make any ground or advancements after 3 years. Nonetheless, Ms.Barnes got the respect and the shady cheap lawyer just wasted every one's time and gained nothing for his client, because he was unethical and the court can't ignore stuff when you have a good lawyer, like Ms.Barnes
Carol Barnes is the very best of the best. I can say that because I tried to retain many of the A list attorneys in town to undo a very messy case and no one would touch it. I had already lost the first custody trial and an appeal, and they all said it was too difficult and too much work for their firm. Carol took my case and was able to undo 4 1/2 years of damage caused by a highly litigated case where a judge consistently ruled against me. It was very hard and frustrating work, especially because it was a relocation case. Thankfully, Carol was up for the task. She and her firm were highly organized, by the book, and ahead of the game at all times. If Carol takes your case, she believes in you and insists on winning. She leaves no rock unturned and is ALWAYS on point. The confidence I had with Carol in my corner was such a relief and comfort. She did the impossible and gave my young son and I back our lives. We will forever be grateful.
If you need an attorney that knows how to try a case and win, than Ms. Barnes is your attorney. She won my case against a highly reputable attorney. I will never walk into court with any lawyer than her and recommend her to everyone. She is fierce in the courtroom!
Ms. Carol Barnes and Barnes law firm, I’m so blessed to have had Ms. Carol Barnes and her law firm representing me and was very successful. She is not only a legal guru in all things especially with my countermotion for modification of child custody, modification of child support and related relief. But even more so she is an exceptional human being, because she empathizes with her clients and care that justice is done! The beginning, for me it was to find the right and highly qualified Custody attorney. I had to google the best top attorneys in Nevada and Ms. Carol Barnes was one of the Law Firms that came to my attention. After reading all her reviews from prior clients, I knew she was the perfect attorney for me! Anyways the final outcome on Thursday the 16 January 2020 was that we won my custody battle and extra incentives on my modification that I was requesting for. Again I want to give a big Mahalo’s (thank you) to Ms. Carol Barnes, and all her colleagues included is Andrew, Maria and Emi. They where awesome in everyway wonderful, supportive, understanding and very dedicated group of people. There was not one attorney working for me and my case, but rather a combination of expertise in special assigned position. That make this law firm not only a team but a Ohana (family) god bless you all again and thank you for the genuine care you had for my mother, fiancée, children and especially me Eddie. Aloha & Mahalo’s Eddie
I owe this Team more than a Thank You! They were able to get me more days with my kids, and get joint custody as Well! I promise you, you will be more than please with this legal team! As you can read on the reviews we are all more than please with Carol and Maria!
I found Carol after reading reviews and man did she deliver. I had a child custody issue and she made me comfortable with my decision to hire her immediately! Carol and Maria know what they are doing and you can put your full confidence in them!
Carol is an amazing attorney. When I consulted her regarding my impending divorce, she came across as tough, thorough and smart as a whip. She did not disappoint. Carol continued to impress me throughout the entire process. My ex had tried for sole custody of our child and Carol got me joint primary and physical custody. She also prevented my ex from taking half of my tax refunds. Not only have I already recommended Carol to others, I will continue to do so. I'd give Carol 10 stars if I could.
Carol Barnes Law Group handled my divorce. Her team was exceptional. Her approach was professional. I appreciated the fact that she listened first. Then she stated her plan of action. Everything went as planned. My case was handled with compassion, honesty, and commitment to my privacy. Highly recommended.
I was mostly in contact with her paralegal, Maria, who was amazing. She answered all my questions and got back to me in a timely manner. I was in contact with Carol, a few times, and helped me. I was able to ask for and get what I wanted from the courts.
I cannot recommend Carol Barnes enough for anyone dealing with any type of family court issue, especially if you want the focus to be on the well-being of the child or children involved. Carol represented my daughter and granddaughter in a difficult custodial case between my daughter and her daughter’s father. From the time my daughter first met with Carol, she was direct, informative, compassionate and focused on the well-being of my granddaughter. My daughter felt she could communicate her concerns and be heard, which is so important, especially in tough cases. It was a difficult road, but Carol was patient, attentive and responsive each step of the way. She is strong and strategic in court, again with enormous integrity working on behalf of the child at the center. We are so grateful that the end result was one that provides as much as possible to ensure my granddaughter’s well-being not just in the short term but in the long term. She also made sure that all bases were covered throughout the entire process and court agreement. She really is amazing.
It seemed obvious in my case from the get go, that the Judge respected Carol M Barnes Esq, a whole lot more than the opposition's lawyer. The opposition's lawyer was sloppy and unprofessional and the (Judge) court took notice, to my surprise. Ms.Barnes is my 4th lawyer on my case, helping with post divorce issues. And, she is by far the best and her ethics and skill, puts her in the upper echelon of lawyers in town, yet very reasonable and humble to only charge $350, especially given her resume. The only other skilled and ethical lawyer that might be able to compete with her caliber, is Rhonda Mushkin, but she charges $450 or 500/hr. There might be a few others in town, that are ethical. If you have a shady cheap lawyer, as I had before, there's a reason. Cheap isn't always cheaper. A previous cheap bottom rung lawyer (@200/hour) wouldn't allow me to settle and it was an expensive nightmare, like a taxi cab ride from hell, where you can't get off. My ex uses a (elderly quasi volunteer) cheap lawyer and the x has yet to make any ground or advancements after 3 years. Nonetheless, Ms.Barnes got the respect and the shady cheap lawyer just wasted every one's time and gained nothing for his client, because he was unethical and the court can't ignore stuff when you have a good lawyer, like Ms.Barnes
Carol Barnes is the very best of the best. I can say that because I tried to retain many of the A list attorneys in town to undo a very messy case and no one would touch it. I had already lost the first custody trial and an appeal, and they all said it was too difficult and too much work for their firm. Carol took my case and was able to undo 4 1/2 years of damage caused by a highly litigated case where a judge consistently ruled against me. It was very hard and frustrating work, especially because it was a relocation case. Thankfully, Carol was up for the task. She and her firm were highly organized, by the book, and ahead of the game at all times. If Carol takes your case, she believes in you and insists on winning. She leaves no rock unturned and is ALWAYS on point. The confidence I had with Carol in my corner was such a relief and comfort. She did the impossible and gave my young son and I back our lives. We will forever be grateful.
If you need an attorney that knows how to try a case and win, than Ms. Barnes is your attorney. She won my case against a highly reputable attorney. I will never walk into court with any lawyer than her and recommend her to everyone. She is fierce in the courtroom!