About the Firm
Barnes & Associates
Where Medicine Meets the Law
Barnes & Associates combines physician expertise with legal strategy to handle complex medical-legal cases. The firm was founded by Dr. Stephen A. Barnes — one of the few attorneys in the country who is also a board-certified surgeon. That combination is not cosmetic; it is the foundation of every case the firm takes on.
After Texas tort reform in 2003, many attorneys stopped handling medical malpractice cases. The cases that remain require a deeper understanding of medicine than most lawyers possess. That's exactly why Dr. Barnes's dual background matters — he doesn't just litigate medicine, he practiced it. He has performed surgeries, managed complex hospital cases, and understands how doctors, nurses, and institutions operate from the inside out.
The firm handles medical malpractice, personal injury, health care law, and more, with access to a broad network of medical experts across every specialty. Whether a case involves a botched surgery, a missed diagnosis, or a hospital's failure to enforce its own policies, Barnes & Associates has the medical and legal depth to pursue it fully.
Why Barnes & Associates Is Different
Most malpractice firms hire experts. We are the expert.
Physician-Led
Dr. Barnes holds both an MD and a JD. He evaluates cases through a clinical lens before a legal one — catching what other firms miss.
Post-Tort Reform Ready
Texas's 2003 tort reform raised the bar dramatically. Few lawyers adapted. Dr. Barnes built his practice in this new era — and thrives in it.
Expert Network
Access to specialists across every medical field ensures your case is supported by the right expert voices from day one.
Multi-State Reach
Licensed in Texas, New Mexico, and Montana. Able to consult nationwide and appear pro hac vice in additional states.
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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