Thomas R. Barnes Attorney at Law

"Tom has helped me out multiple times in the past. He is very honest and upfront about cost. He has been thorough and expeditious helping me navigate the system and arriving at good outcomes."

"Tom Barnes was my second choice for counsel. I actually called him with a general question about attorneys, as the prominent name I'd chosen to represent me appeared to share some commonalities with fish that's been left out on the counter too long. Additionally, this person was not getting back to me. Because of that, I felt I was being kept in the dark, during an already daunting and unprecedented period of upheaval in my life - and I was paying good money for the favor! It's been eleven years this month since I made that phone call, but I still remember the feeling of relief as a result of that initial conversation. Many years before that, when things were much easier, I read in a Tony Hillerman novel that the Navajo word for lawyer loosely translates to, ''people who talk too fast and help people.'' Upon hearing Tom's calm, measured and rational manner of speaking, this proved to be half right - but it did wonders for my blood pressure after having been in fight or flight mode during every waking moment for a period of weeks... Family law is a rough profession. I couldn't do it. Tom can and he does so with a straightforward and easygoing nature. He knows all the players and goes about representing his clients with decades of experience and accumulated knowledge. It is also important to note that he can be considerably less laid back when it comes to representing his clients in the face of opposing counsel. If you're in need of a family law attorney, I feel for you, I've been there and based upon my experiences over the years as a client of Tom Barnes, I recommend him without reservation."

"Thomas Barnes is very Knowledgeable, Professional and Personable. He helped me understand and handled the process throughout my long divorce negotiations. I was very satisfied with the outcome."

"I went to Tom during a difficult time and he helped in my child custody case. He helped me understand what the process was going to be like, what options I had, helped me be calm and supported me throughout the case until we reached a successful result. I would always recommend Tom and his team to anyone in need of any family case matter."

"I am a retired attorney. I am a former Certified Family Law Specialist and a prior Chair of the Family Law Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association. I practiced family law in Los Angeles County for over 30 years. I refer anyone who needs a family law attorney to Tom because of his extensive knowledge and litigation experience. He is personable with his clients and aggressive with opposing attorneys. If you have a family law issue do yourself a favor and call Tom Barnes. You’ll be glad you did."