Medical Malpractice Attorney
Led by a Board-Certified Surgeon
Combining medical expertise and legal strategy to evaluate, litigate, and win complex medical cases.
About Dr. Barnes
A Physician Who Fights for Patients — In the OR and the Courtroom
Dr. Stephen A. Barnes is both a licensed physician and a trial attorney — uniquely qualified to evaluate and litigate complex medical cases. With training from Duke, Michigan Medical School, Johns Hopkins, and Harvard Law, he brings unmatched depth to every case.
His dual expertise means he doesn't just understand the legal arguments — he understands the medicine behind them. This allows Barnes & Associates to identify issues other firms miss and build stronger cases from day one.
Read Full BioWhy Choose Barnes & Associates
What sets us apart from every other medical malpractice firm
Physician + Attorney
Dr. Barnes holds both MD and JD degrees — a rare combination that gives our firm unmatched insight into every case.
Proven Track Record
Decades of combined medical and legal experience winning complex cases where medicine and law intersect.
Expert Network
Immediate access to specialists in every field of medicine, science, and surgery to support your case.
Licensed in 3 States
Representing clients in Texas, New Mexico, and Montana — wherever your case demands.
Areas of Practice
Focused expertise where medicine and law intersect
Medical Malpractice
Surgical errors, misdiagnosis, and hospital negligence
Health Care Law
Regulatory compliance and health care disputes
Injured Children
Birth injuries and pediatric medical negligence
Neurological Injuries
Stroke, brain damage, and spinal cord injuries
Personal Injury & Wrongful Death
Catastrophic injuries and loss of life cases
Expert Witness Services
Physician-attorney expert testimony
Trial Consultation
Medical strategy for complex litigation
Attorney-Attorney Consultation
Medical-legal guidance for fellow attorneys
International Health Care
Cross-border medical and legal matters
Medical/Surgical Practice
Active surgical care and charitable missions
Case Experience
Types of Cases We Handle
- Surgical errors & complications
- Misdiagnosis & delayed diagnosis
- Hospital & institutional negligence
- Birth injuries & pediatric malpractice
- Neurological injuries & brain damage
- Anesthesia errors
- Wrongful death
- Personal injury
When medicine and law intersect, experience matters.
Speak with a physician-attorney who understands both the medical evidence and the legal strategy needed to win your case.
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