James R. Barnes

James R. Barnes, Esq., is a shareholder of Burke & Casserly, P.C., and joined the firm as an attorney in 2005. He focuses his practice in elder law, trusts and estates, guardianship, special needs planning, business formation and succession planning, and real estate. James is admitted to practice law in New York State and is also a member of the Bar of the United States Supreme Court. James is an active member of the New York State Bar Association, where he serves on the Executive Committee of the Elder Law and Special Needs Section. In addition, he is currently the Chair of the Association’s Committee on Continuing Legal Education. James is a Past-Chair of the Association’s Young Lawyers Section. He has also served on the Association’s Executive Committee, House of Delegates, in addition to several special committees and task forces.